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    tumult
    /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

    noun

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

  3. 1. a. : disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion. b. : a turbulent uprising : riot. 2. : hubbub, din. 3. a. : violent agitation of mind or feelings. b. : a violent outburst. Synonyms. ado. alarums and excursions. ballyhoo. blather. bluster. bobbery. bother. bustle. clatter.

  4. A tumult is a state of noisy confusion. Very often a crowd of people will cause a tumult. But your mind can also be in tumult, when you're confused and overwhelmed by strong emotions.

  5. 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.

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

  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. 1. singular noun. A tumult is a state of great confusion or excitement. A tumult of feelings inside her fought for supremacy. [+ of] ...the recent tumult in global financial markets.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. A tumult is a lot of noise made by a crowd of people. Round one ends, to a tumult of whistles, screams and shouts! Synonyms: clamour , row , outbreak , racket More Synonyms of tumult