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Roiling

usgb/ˈrɔɪlɪŋ/Volume
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Intense MovementPlay
Use 'roiling' to describe vigorous movement in liquids, indicating a forceful or undisciplined state. SlideSmoke rose from the volcano, with the lava roiling below.
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Emotional TurbulencePlay
'Roiling' suggests chaotic emotional states when used metaphorically, mirroring violent water movement. SlideHer thoughts were roiling with anxiety before the speech.