tu|mult

tu|mult
tu|mult «TOO muhlt, TYOO-», noun.
1. noise or uproar; commotion: »

The sailors' voices could not be heard above the tumult of the storm.

2. a violent disturbance or disorder: »

The shout of “Fire!” caused a tumult in the theater. The tumult and the shouting dies (Rudyard Kipling).

3. a riot; insurrection: »

There is much bloodshedding in Spain…and violent wars and tumults (George Borrow).

SYNONYM(S): brawl, outbreak.
4. Figurative. a great disturbance of mind or feeling; confusion or excitement: »

The quarrel left her in a tumult.

[< Latin tumultus, -ūs, related to tumēre to swell]

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