tumult (Meaning)
tumult (n)
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
violent agitation
the act of making a noisy disturbance
tumult (n.)
The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.
Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements.
Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions.
tumult (v. i.)
To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tumult
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Synonyms:
- flutter
- outbreak
- bobbery
- foofaraw
- cacophony
- tizzy
- fray
- hoo-ha
- hue and cry
- disorder
- mêlee
- scuffle
- hurry-scurry
- howl
- alarums and excursions
- hurry-skurry
- melee
- fracas
- din
- brawl
- helter-skelter
- hurly
- williwaw
- outburst
- do
- fret
- hoo-hah
- shindy
- corroboree
- outcry
- clamor
- splore
- eruption
- hubble-bubble
- fever
- stew
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tumult Sentence Examples
- The protests unleashed a tumult of anger and frustration in the streets.
- The battle erupted with a deafening tumult, the clash of swords and the roar of cannons.
- The news of the disaster ignited a tumult of rumors and speculation.
- The city was engulfed in a tumult of chaos after the riots broke out.
- The election campaign reached a fever pitch, with both candidates inciting a tumult of emotions.
- The assembly hall erupted into a tumult of applause and cheers.
- The sudden announcement caused a tumult of confusion and anxiety.
- The tumultuous sea crashed against the rocks, creating a deafening symphony.
- The breakup of the band sent a tumult of shockwaves through the music industry.
- The crowd surged forward in a tumultuous wave, eager to catch a glimpse of the celebrity.
FAQs About the word tumult
a state of commotion and noise and confusion, violent agitation, the act of making a noisy disturbanceThe commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompa
disturbance, hurry, fuss, stir, noise,commotion, turmoil, pother, furore, coil
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The protests unleashed a tumult of anger and frustration in the streets.
The battle erupted with a deafening tumult, the clash of swords and the roar of cannons.
The news of the disaster ignited a tumult of rumors and speculation.
The city was engulfed in a tumult of chaos after the riots broke out.
