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unrest::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | agitation, ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness |
| Type of | sturm und drang, turbulence, upheaval |
social unrest.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | agitation |
Examples of unrest
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The main cause has been continued unrest in the Middle East, particularly Libya.
From the sacbee.com
It was the latest in a growing wave of unrest that has left several people dead.
From the washingtontimes.com
Other parts of the country were still tense after a weekend of political unrest.
From the online.wsj.com
Gaddafi supporters here blame foreign media for exacerbating the current unrest.
From the time.com
Scores of foreign tourists were caught up in the unrest and had to be evacuated.
From the sfgate.com
Let's say I start talking to you about unrest in Libya, or designer Marc Jacobs.
From the forbes.com
However, some policies will provide cover if the unrest starts during your trip.
From the telegraph.co.uk
Through silent protests citizens plan to rebuff those who want to incite unrest.
From the thisislondon.co.uk
The current unrest means Yemen is unlikely to allow them to resume anytime soon.
From the online.wsj.com
- Agitation: a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest"
- A feeling of restless agitation
- (unrested) unrefreshed: not rested or refreshed;
- Unrest (also called disaffection) is a sociological phenomenon, for instance: * Industrial unrest * Labor unrest * Rebellion * Riot
- Unrest is an indie rock band from the Washington, D.C. area. It was one of Mark Robinson's projects for what would eventually become the TeenBeat label, also created by Mark while in high school. ...
- Unrest is an independent horror film. It was shown at the horror film festival 8 Films To Die For during the 2006 fall season.
- Unrest is an album by British avant-rock group Henry Cow, recorded at Virgin Records's Manor studios in February and March 1974. It was their second album and was released in May 1974.
- A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests
- ^[15] (Nemiri, 1920)
