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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.
The meaning of TUMULT is disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion. How to use tumult in a sentence.
Tumult definition: violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar. See examples of TUMULT used in a sentence.
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.
TUMULT meaning: 1. a loud noise, especially that produced by an excited crowd, or a state of confusion, change, or…. Learn more.
1. A great noise, as of a crowd: had to shout over the tumult in the cafeteria. 2. A disorderly commotion or disturbance: "shops at this hour ... the scene of mercantile tumult" (Nicholas Clapp). 3. A state of agitation of the mind or emotions: "I spend much time in a tumult of anger and disbelief" (Scott Turow).
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 [...] • commotion, riot, quarrel [...]
violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech. a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder: The tumult moved toward the embassy.
tumult. noun. /ˈtjuːmʌlt/. /ˈtuːmʌlt/. [uncountable, countable, usually singular] (formal) a confused situation in which there is usually a lot of noise and excitement, often involving large numbers of people. the tumult of war.
Tumult Definition. Noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar. Confusion; agitation; disturbance. Violent commotion or agitation, often with confusion of sounds. The tumult of the elements. The tumult of the spirits or passions. A riot or uprising. (obsolete) To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.
