Widespread turmoil (6)
I believe the answer is:
unrest
'widespread turmoil' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for unrest that I've seen before include "Trouble" , "State of turbulence" , "Disquiet; disturbance" , "Disorder" , "'Discontent, anxiety (6)'" .)