MAELSTROM Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word maelstrom. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| vortex | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly • a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) | ||||||
| whirlpool | nounn | |||||
noun • a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides) verb • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||
| charybdis | nounn | |||||
noun • (Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla | ||||||
| eddy | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself • founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910) verb • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||
| gyre | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals) | ||||||
| swirl | verbv | |||||
noun • the shape of something rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • flow in a circular current, of liquids | ||||||
| tumult | nounn | |||||
noun • a state of commotion and noise and confusion • violent agitation • the act of making a noisy disturbance | ||||||
| turbulence | nounn | |||||
noun • unstable flow of a liquid or gas • instability in the atmosphere • a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally) | ||||||
| whirl | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • confused movement • the shape of something rotating rapidly • a usually brief attempt • the act of rotating rapidly verb • turn in a twisting or spinning motion • cause to spin • flow in a circular current, of liquids • revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis • fly around | ||||||
