tumult Hear it!

tumult definition

tu·mult (to̵̅o̅′mult, tyo̵̅o̅′-)

noun

  1. noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar
  2. confusion; agitation; disturbance
  3. great emotional disturbance; agitation of mind, etc.

Etymology: ME tumulte < MFr < L tumultus, a swelling or surging up, tumult < tumere, to swell: see tumor

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