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View usage for: (tjuːmʌlt, US tuː-) 1. singular nounA tumult is a state of great confusion or excitement. A tumult of feelings inside her fought for supremacy. [+ of] ...the recent tumult in global financial markets. Synonyms: disturbance, trouble, chaos, turmoil More Synonyms of tumult 2. singular nounA tumult is a lot of noise made by a crowd of people. Round one ends, to a tumult of whistles, screams and shouts. [+ of] Synonyms: clamour, row, outbreak, racket More Synonyms of tumult More Synonyms of tumult tumult in British English (ˈtjuːmʌlt) noun1. a loud confused noise, as of a crowd; commotion 2. violent agitation or disturbance 3. great emotional or mental agitation Word origin C15: from Latin tumultus, from tumēre to swell up tumult in American English (ˈtumʌlt; ˈtjumʌlt) noun1. noisy commotion, as of a crowd; uproar 2. confusion; agitation; disturbance 3. great emotional disturbance; agitation of mind, etc. Word origin ME tumulte < MFr < L tumultus, a swelling or surging up, tumult < tumere, to swell: see tumor Examples of 'tumult' in a sentencetumult Definition a state of confusion and excitement the recent tumult in global financial markets Synonyms storms strife disarray convulsions Definition a loud confused noise, such as one produced by a crowd Round one ended to a tumult of whistles, screams and shouts. Synonyms outbreak fracas commotion babel Opposites peace , quiet , silence , calm , hush , serenity , stillness , repose Definition a state of confusion and excitement Synonyms altercation brouhaha ruction (informal) stramash (Scottish) Additional synonymsDefinition fuss And now, without further ado, let me introduce our benefactor. Synonyms fuss, to-do, trouble, delay, bother, stir, confusion, excitement, disturbance, bustle, flurry, agitation, commotion, pother (literary) Definition a noisy fight in a public place He caused an affray at a pub. Synonyms fight, mêlée, contest, set-to (informal), encounter, outbreak of violence, scrap, disturbance, feud, quarrel, brawl, skirmish, scuffle, free-for-all (informal), fracas, dogfight, tumult, shindig (informal), scrimmage, shindy (informal), biffo (Australian, slang), bagarre He was in a state of emotional agitation. Synonyms turmoil, worry, trouble, upset, alarm, confusion, excitement, disturbance, distraction, upheaval, stimulation, flurry, outcry, clamour, arousal, ferment, disquiet, commotion, fluster, lather (informal), incitement, tumult, discomposure, tizzy, tizz or tiz-woz (informal) - tumid
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Additional synonymsDefinition a scene of noise and confusion Synonyms din, disorder, confusion, turmoil, clamour, uproar, pandemonium, bedlam, tumult, hubbub, hurly-burly, hullabalooDefinition a noisy confused situation He is causing bedlam at the hotel. Synonyms pandemonium, noise, confusion, chaos, turmoil, clamour, furore, uproar, commotion, rumpus, babel, tumult, hubbub, ruction (informal), hullabaloo, hue and cry, ruckus (informal) Definition a loud disagreement or fight He had been in a street brawl. Synonyms fight, battle, row (informal), clash, disorder, scrap (informal), fray, squabble, wrangle, skirmish, scuffle, punch-up (British, informal), free-for-all (informal), fracas, altercation, rumpus, broil, tumult, affray, shindig (informal), donnybrook, ruckus (informal), scrimmage, shindy (informal), biffo (Australian, slang), bagarre, melee or mêlée Definition complete disorder or confusion The country appears to be sliding towards chaos. Synonyms disorder, confusion, mayhem, havoc (informal), anarchy, lawlessness, pandemonium, entropy, bedlam, tumult, disorganizationDefinition a loud unpleasant confused noise They tried to make themselves heard over the din of the crowd. Synonyms noise, row, racket, crash, clash, shout, outcry, clamour, clatter, uproar, commotion, pandemonium, babel, hubbub, hullabaloo, clangour Definition public violence or rioting He called on the authorities to stop public disorder. Synonyms disturbance, fight, riot, turmoil, unrest, quarrel, upheaval, brawl, clamour, uproar, turbulence, fracas, commotion, rumpus, tumult, hubbub, shindig (informal), hullabaloo, scrimmage, unruliness, shindy (informal), bagarre, biffo (Australian, slang) Definition the state of being excited The audience was in a state of great excitement. Synonyms exhilaration, action, activity, passion, heat, thrill, adventure, enthusiasm, fever, warmth, flurry, animation, furore, ferment, agitation, commotion, elation, ado, tumult, perturbation, discomposureDefinition excitement and unrest caused by change or uncertainty The country is in a state of political ferment. Synonyms commotion, turmoil, unrest, turbulence, trouble, heat, excitement, glow, fever, disruption, frenzy, stew, furore, uproar, agitation, tumult, hubbub, brouhaha, imbroglio, state of unrest Definition chaos, disorder, and confusion The overturned lorry wreaked havoc on the roads. Synonyms disorder, confusion, chaos, disruption, mayhem, shamblesDefinition a confused noise of many voices a hubbub of excited conversation from over a thousand people Synonyms noise, racket, din, uproar, cacophony, pandemonium, babel, tumult, hurly-burlyAdditional synonymsDefinition a loud confused noise or commotion I was scared by the hullabaloo over my arrival. Synonyms commotion, to-do, fuss, noise, confusion, turmoil, disturbance, racket, upheaval, outcry, clamour, furore, din, uproar, pandemonium, rumpus, bedlam, babel, tumult, hubbub, hurly-burly, brouhaha, ruction (informal), hue and cry, ruckus (informal) Definition any violent destruction or confusion the economic mayhem that this country's going through now Synonyms chaos, trouble, violence, disorder, destruction, confusion, havoc (informal), fracas, commotionDefinition wild confusion There was pandemonium in the court as the verdict was delivered. Synonyms uproar, confusion, chaos, turmoil, racket, clamour, din, commotion, rumpus, bedlam, babel, tumult, hubbub, ruction (informal), hullabaloo, hue and cry, ruckus (informal) Definition an angry disagreement I had a terrible quarrel with my other brothers. Synonyms disagreement, fight, row, difference (of opinion), argument, dispute, controversy, breach, scrap (informal), disturbance, misunderstanding, contention, feud, fray, brawl, spat, squabble, strife, wrangle, skirmish, vendetta, discord, fracas, commotion, tiff, altercation, broil, tumult, dissension, affray, turf war (informal), shindig (informal), disputation, dissidence, shindy (informal), bagarre, biffo (Australian, slang) Definition a noisy disturbance The racket went on past midnight. Synonyms noise, row, shouting, fuss, disturbance, outcry, clamour, din, uproar, commotion, pandemonium, rumpus, babel, tumult, hubbub, hullabaloo, ballyhoo (informal) Definition a disturbance made by an unruly mob Twelve cars were destroyed during the riot. Synonyms disturbance, row, disorder, confusion, turmoil, quarrel, upheaval, fray, strife, uproar, turbulence, commotion, lawlessness, street fighting, tumult, donnybrook, mob violence Definition a noisy disturbance ‘Whatever is that row?’ she demanded. Synonyms disturbance, noise, racket, uproar, commotion, pandemonium, rumpus, tumult, hubbubDefinition a strong reaction, usually of excitement His film has caused a stir in America. Synonyms commotion, to-do, excitement, sensation, activity, movement, disorder, fuss, disturbance, bustle, flurry, uproar, ferment, agitation, ado, tumultDefinition a state of disorder, ill-feeling, or unrest Riot police are being deployed to prevent any trouble. Synonyms disorder, fighting, row, conflict, bother, grief (British, South Africa), unrest, disturbance, to-do (informal), discontent, dissatisfaction, furore, uproar, scuffling, discord, fracas, commotion, rumpus, breach of the peace, tumult, affray, brouhaha, ructions, hullabaloo (informal), kerfuffle (British, informal), hoo-ha (informal), biffo (Australian, slang), boilover (Australian) Definition a state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation a region often beset by religious turbulence Synonyms confusion, turmoil, unrest, instability, storm, boiling, disorder, upheaval, agitation, commotion, pandemonium, tumult, roughness Additional synonymsDefinition disorder, agitation, or confusion a year of political turmoil Synonyms confusion, trouble, violence, row, noise, stir, disorder, chaos, disturbance, upheaval, bustle, flurry, strife, disarray, uproar, turbulence, ferment, agitation, commotion, pandemonium, bedlam, tumult, hubbub, brouhaha Definition a rebellious state of discontent The real danger is civil unrest in the east of the country. Synonyms discontent, rebellion, dissatisfaction, protest, turmoil, upheaval, strife, agitation, discord, disaffection, sedition, tumult, dissensionDefinition a strong, sudden, or violent disturbance a prolonged period of political upheaval Synonyms disturbance, revolution, disorder, turmoil, overthrow, disruption, eruption, cataclysm, violent change Definition a commotion or disturbance characterized by loud noise and confusion The announcement caused uproar in the crowd. Synonyms commotion, noise, racket, riot, confusion, turmoil, brawl, mayhem, clamour, din, turbulence, pandemonium, rumpus, hubbub, hurly-burly, brouhaha, ruction (informal), hullabaloo, ruckus (informal), bagarre a source of continuity in times of worry and upset Synonyms distress, worry, trouble, shock, bother, disturbance, hassle (informal), disquiet, agitation, discomposure |