Tumult

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈtÊŒmÉ™lt/
• Rhymes: -ÊŒlt

Origin

From Latin tumultus ("noise, tumult").

Full definition of tumult

Noun

1. Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
• Alexander PopeTill in loud tumult all the Greeks arose.
2. Violent commotion or agitation, often with confusion of sounds.the tumult of the elementsthe tumult of the spirits or passions
3. A riot or uprising.

Related terms

• tumultuous

Synonyms

• uproar
• ruckus

Verb

1. (obsolete) To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. — Milton.----