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:
- outcry
- flutter
- stew
- fret
- hoo-ha
- hue and cry
- alarums and excursions
- hurry-scurry
- splore
- fever
- fray
- corroboree
- hurly
- outbreak
- melee
- outburst
- scuffle
- williwaw
- din
- brawl
- foofaraw
- tizzy
- hoo-hah
- do
- cacophony
- mêlee
- eruption
- howl
- helter-skelter
- hurry-skurry
- fracas
- hubble-bubble
- clamor
- shindy
- bobbery
- disorder
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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
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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.
