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    tumult
    /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

    noun

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  2. The meaning of TUMULT is disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion. How to use tumult in a sentence.

  3. a loud noise, especially that produced by an excited crowd, or a state of confusion, change, or uncertainty: You couldn't hear her speak over the tumult from the screaming fans. From every direction, people were running and shouting and falling over each other in a tumult of confusion.

  4. TUMULT meaning: 1. a loud noise, especially that produced by an excited crowd, or a state of confusion, change, or…. Learn more.

  5. If a principal steps into a classroom and is greeted by a tumult of voices, with the teacher shouting for his kids' attention, she will not be pleased. A tumult is a state of noisy confusion.

  6. violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech. Synonyms: turbulence, disorder. a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder: The tumult moved toward the embassy. Synonyms: mutiny, revolution, revolt.

  7. 1. A great noise, as of a crowd: had to shout over the tumult in the cafeteria. 2. A disorderly commotion or disturbance: "shops at this hour ... the scene of mercantile tumult" (Nicholas Clapp). 3. A state of agitation of the mind or emotions: "I spend much time in a tumult of anger and disbelief" (Scott Turow).

  8. tumult. noun. /ˈtjuːmʌlt/. /ˈtuːmʌlt/. [uncountable, countable, usually singular] (formal) a confused situation in which there is usually a lot of noise and excitement, often involving large numbers of people. the tumult of war.

  9. A tumult is a state of great confusion or excitement. A tumult of feelings inside her fought for supremacy. ...the recent tumult in global financial markets.

  10. Violent commotion or agitation, often with confusion of sounds. The tumult of the elements. The tumult of the spirits or passions. Wiktionary. A riot or uprising. Wiktionary. Synonyms: garboil. tumultuousness. uproar. turmoil. din. rumpus. ruckus. commotion. ruction.

  11. Tumult definition: violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar. See examples of TUMULT used in a sentence.