Tumult

Word TUMULT
Character 6
Hyphenation tu mult
Pronunciations /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/

Definitions and meanings of "Tumult"

What do we mean by tumult?

A great noise, as of a crowd. noun

A disorderly commotion or disturbance. noun

A state of agitation of the mind or emotions. noun

The commotion, disturbance, or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confused talking; an uproar; hence, a noisy uprising, as of a mob. noun

Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds. noun

Agitation; high excitement; irregular or confused motion. noun

Synonyms Disturbance, turbulence, confusion, hubbub, ferment, outbreak, mêlée. noun

To make a tumult; be in great commotion.

To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. intransitive verb

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

Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds. noun

Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement. noun

The noise as made by a crowd. noun

A riot or uprising. noun

To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. verb

The act of making a noisy disturbance noun

A state of commotion and noise and confusion noun

Violent agitation noun

Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.

Violent commotion or agitation, often with confusion of sounds.

A riot or uprising.

1. violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech. 2. a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder: The tumult moved toward the embassy. 3. highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling; turbulent mental or emotional disturbance: His placid facade failed to conceal the tumult of his mind. Origin: 1375–1425; late Middle English tumult ( e ) < Latin tumultus an uproar, akin to tumēre to swell Synonyms 1. disorder, turbulence. See ado. 2. revolt, revolution, mutiny. 3. excitement, perturbation. Urban Dictionary

Disorder, state of disarray Urban Dictionary

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The word "tumult" in example sentences

This week's theme is songs that articulate uncertainty, whether at a macro level (a world in tumult) or a micro one (a relationship breaking down). ❋ Paul MacInnes (2010)

Its fair lakes reflect a blue and gentle sky; and, when troubled by the winds, their tumult is but as the play of a lively infant, when compared to the roarings of the giant ocean. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The entire town arose in tumult to pursue him, when he stumbled over a dead body, and was seized. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Think of every synonym connected with the word tumult and you will get ❋ Joan Conquest (N/A)

Anne endeavoured to reduce the Parliament to obediance by arresting and imprisoning two members; but the Parisians rose in tumult, and she was forced to yield the captives, but resolved on revenge. ❋ Unknown (1871)

They shall be dashed in pieces one against another (v. 13): A great tumult from the Lord shall be among them. ❋ Unknown (1721)

“A trifling dispute,” said the Gothic leader, with a firm but gentle tone of voice, “appears to have arisen between the two nations; but it may be productive of the most dangerous consequences, unless the tumult is immediately pacified by the assurance of our safety, and the authority of our presence.” ❋ Unknown (1206)

His subjects were impatient of the long continuance of his life and reign: yet all who were capable of reflection apprehended the moment of his death, which might involve the capital in tumult, and the empire in civil war. ❋ Unknown (1206)

Excited by his voice, the people assembled in tumult; the two houses of prayer were consumed by the flames, but the vacant ground was immediately occupied by the foundations of a new mosch. ❋ Unknown (1206)

13 And it shall come to pass in that day, that a great tumult from the Lord shall be among them; and they shall lay hold every one on the hand of his neighbour, and his hand shall rise up against the hand of his neighbour. ❋ Unknown (1721)

29 Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, therefore will I put my hook in thy nose, and my bridle in thy lips, and I will turn thee back by the way by which thou camest. ❋ Unknown (1721)

The Times’s Carl Hulse writes that the convening of the Senate next week will be more chaotic than usual: The tumult is hardly what Democrats envisioned when they celebrated the growth in their numbers to a near filibuster-proof level in the heady days after Nov. 4. ❋ Unknown (2009)

With Iran’s political establishment at war with itself, a central question lurking behind the postelection tumult is which side the country’s highly influential clerics will back. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The tumult is a contrast to the action in stocks, which rose Wednesday for the third day in a row. ❋ Matt Wirz (2011)

Every association that belongs to his name recalls tumult and haste and shrill contention with men and circumstance. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Muslims must take revenge for this so-called tumult and oppression by fighting and killing their kinsfolk of Mecca. ❋ Unknown (2007)

FEENEY: Well, I am concerned that the potential exists where there is already what Hamilton referred to as tumult and disorder, that that may continue, and that now the legislature may be involved. ❋ Unknown (2000)

As we stood upon the top of this stupendous mountain of ecclesiastical architecture, and surveyed the picturesque hills and valleys around, imagination recalled the tumult of the sanguinary battles fought in sight of the edifice. ❋ William Wells Brown (N/A)

[Tumult] is Crowds, from 1375-1425 [and stuff] ❋ Perry Toastman (2014)

Fears may cease tumulting in a unreflecting valley, walking in beauty the present follow many hidden [alley in] presenting fine wine generous [dainties] to tarry, ceasing in fears as [savouring] souls in love to carry. ❋ Hercolena Oliver (2010)

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