roiling
/ˈrɔɪlɪŋ/
adjective
- Moving in a turbulent, swirling, or churning way, especially of water or clouds.
- Dark, roiling clouds signaled an approaching tornado.
- The roiling waves crashed against the cliffs during the storm.
- The roiling river swept away everything in its path.
- In a state of turmoil, agitation, or disturbance.
- The roiling political climate made everyone nervous.
- His roiling thoughts kept him from focusing on his work.
- The roiling debate lasted for hours without any resolution.
noun
- The act or process of stirring up or becoming turbulent.
- The roiling of public opinion surprised the politicians.
- The chef watched the roiling of the sauce as it thickened.
- The constant roiling of the sediment made the water undrinkable.