Thesaurus: tumult

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1. n. The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.
2. n. Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements.
3. n. Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions.
4. v. i. To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.
5. n. a state of commotion and noise and confusion
6. n. violent agitation
7. n. the act of making a noisy disturbance
8. 1. The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion. What meaneth the noise of this tumult 1 Sam. iv. 14. Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose. Pope. 2. Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements. Addison. 3. Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions. Syn. -- Uproar; ferment; disturbance; turbulence; disorder; confusion; noise; bluster; hubbub; bustle; stir; brawl; riot. To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [Obs.] Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. Milton.
9. To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [Obs.]Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. Milton.
10. n:100 n. a state of commotion and noise and confusion n. violent agitation