English Dictionary
Definition of “tumult”
tumult (ˈtjuːmʌlt
)
Definitions
noun
- a loud confused noise, as of a crowd; commotion
- violent agitation or disturbance
- great emotional or mental agitation
Word Origin
C15: from Latin tumultus , from tumēre to swell up
Synonyms
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disturbance,
trouble,
chaos,
turmoil,
storms,
upset,
stir,
disorder,
excitement,
unrest,
upheaval,
havoc,
mayhem,
strife,
disarray,
turbulence,
ferment,
agitation,
convulsions,
bedlam,
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clamour,
row,
outbreak,
racket,
din,
uproar,
fracas,
commotion,
pandemonium,
babel,
hubbub,
hullabaloo,
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commotion,
riot,
quarrel,
brawl,
ado,
altercation,
affray,
brouhaha,
ruction,
stramash,
Usage examples
Sam yelled and brandished Sting, but his little voice was drowned in the tumult.
J.R.R. Tolkien, THE LORD OF THE RINGS (2004)Officially, the party has not reacted to the tumult in the bjd, but is keeping a close watch.
India Today (2002)Given the tumult caused by Waterhouse's latest joust with racing officialdom, it is unlikely he will be allowed to field again.
Courier, Sunday Mail (2002)It is another voice, it is a quiet voice in the tumult of the shouting.
Independent (1999)`Alison," I shouted over the tumult , `we'll have to use one hundred percent civil code.
Scotson, Linda, Doran - Child of Courage (1985)
