seisure

/sɪˈzʊər, sɪˈzuər/

Definitions

1. noun

A period of time when someone or something is not in control or is being affected by external factors, especially a period of instability or turmoil.

“The city experienced a season of seisure following the natural disaster.”

Synonyms

  • chaos
  • turmoil

Antonyms

  • order
  • stability