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Tumult
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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.
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violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
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a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder: The tumult moved toward the embassy.
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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
- disorder, turbulence. See ado. 2. revolt, revolution, mutiny. 3. excitement, perturbation.
Tumult meaning & definition 2 of Tumult.
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A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
Tumult meaning & definition 3 of Tumult.
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