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- 1. a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people: "a tumult of shouting and screaming broke out" Similar Opposite
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TUMULT definition: 1. a loud noise, especially that produced by an excited crowd, or a state of confusion, change, or…. Learn more.
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.
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.
TUMULT meaning: 1. a loud noise, especially that produced by an excited crowd, or a state of confusion, change, or…. Learn more.
Tumult definition: violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar. See examples of TUMULT used in a sentence.
1. violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar. 2. a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder. 3. highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling; turbulent mental or emotional disturbance. [1375–1425; late Middle English tumult (e) < Latin tumultus an uproar, akin to tumēre to swell]
a confused situation in which there is usually a lot of noise and excitement, often involving large numbers of people. the tumult of war. A tumult of shouting and screaming came from within the house. They waited for the tumult to die down. in tumult Soon all was in tumult. Want to learn more?
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.
tumult meaning, definition, what is tumult: a confused, noisy, and excited situation...: Learn more.
Definitions of 'tumult' 1. A tumult is a state of great confusion or excitement. [...] 2. A tumult is a lot of noise made by a crowd of people. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'tumult' American English: tumʌlt British English: tjuːmʌlt , US tuː- More. Synonyms of 'tumult' • disturbance, trouble, chaos [...] • clamour, row, outbreak [...]
