The ship was caught in a violent maelstrom, tossing it around like a toy.
The protest turned into a chaotic maelstrom of shouting and pushing.
After the breakup, she was caught in an emotional maelstrom of sadness and anger.
Studying for the exam felt like being in a mental maelstrom of information overload.
During the meditation retreat, she experienced a spiritual maelstrom of conflicting emotions.