• To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [Obs.]Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. Milton.


    Tumult meaning & definition 1 of Tumult.


    violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
    2.
    a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder: The tumult moved toward the embassy.
    3.
    highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling; turbulent mental or emotional disturbance: His placid facade failed to conceal the tumult of his mind.
    Origin:

    1375–1425; late Middle English tumult ( e ) < Latin tumultus an uproar, akin to tumēre to swell

    Synonyms

    1. disorder, turbulence. See ado. 2. revolt, revolution, mutiny. 3. excitement, perturbation.

    Tumult meaning & definition 2 of Tumult.


  • A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

    Tumult meaning & definition 3 of Tumult.

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