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The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.

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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. n:100 n. a state of commotion and noise and confusion n. violent agitation