Tumult Definition

to͝omŭlt, tyo͝o-
noun
Noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar.
Webster's New World
Confusion; agitation; disturbance.
Webster's New World
Great emotional disturbance; agitation of mind, etc.
Webster's New World
Violent commotion or agitation, often with confusion of sounds.
The tumult of the elements.
The tumult of the spirits or passions.
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verb

(obsolete) To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.

Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. "” Milton.
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Other Word Forms of Tumult

Noun

Singular:
tumult
Plural:
tumults

Origin of Tumult

  • Middle English tumulte from Latin tumultus

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Latin tumultus (“noise, tumult").

    From Wiktionary

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