Vortex (noun)

1. A whirlpool of water, air, or other fluid, especially one in which a central force draws objects or materials toward its center.
2. A situation or state of affairs that is characterized by confusion and complexity.
3. A powerful or destructive force that draws in everything around it.

Origin:

Late latin vortex, from latin, whirlwind, from vertere to turn.

Examples:

1. The boat was caught in a vortex and capsized.
2. A tornado is a vortex of wind that can cause significant damage.
3. The vortex of the black hole is so strong that nothing can escape it.
4. The vortex of political instability made it difficult to govern the country.
5. The vortex of the economic crisis affected everyone in the country.