tumult
Meaning
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- Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
- Violent commotion or agitation, often with confusion of sounds.
- A riot or uprising.
Synonyms
great noise
violent outburst
wild uproar
clamor of voices
loud cry
confused noise
exciting a sedition
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈtjuː.mʌlt/
Etymology
From Old French tumulte, from Latin tumultus (“noise, tumult”).
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