Moil and Turmoil

Moil

Moil noun - A state of noisy, confused activity.
Usage example: went for a retreat at the monastery for a temporary respite from the moil of the modern world

Turmoil and moil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Turmoil" instead a noun "Moil".

Nearby Words: moiling, moiled

Turmoil

Turmoil noun - A disturbed or uneasy state.
Usage example: was in turmoil most of the night, trying to convince himself he had made the right decision

Moil and turmoil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Moil" instead a noun "Turmoil". archaic substitute
Cite this Source
Turmoil and Moil. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/moil/turmoil
Moil & Turmoil. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/moil/turmoil>.
Turmoil or Moil. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/moil/turmoil.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "moil" and "turmoil" have occurred on timeline