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tumult
[ too-muhlt, tyoo- ]
noun
- violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar:
The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
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- a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder:
The tumult moved toward the embassy.
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- highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling; turbulent mental or emotional disturbance:
His placid facade failed to conceal the tumult of his mind.
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tumult
/ ˈːʌ /
noun
- a loud confused noise, as of a crowd; commotion
- violent agitation or disturbance
- great emotional or mental agitation
Word History and Origins
Origin of tumult1
Word History and Origins
Origin of tumult1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
She kept that difficult information to herself during rehearsals, not wanting to add tumult or disruption to her students’ lives.
He will keep going back to that well — which means economic tumult, more stock market crashes, and more panicked constituents — unless this tariff nonsense is put to bed entirely.
The trio has ridden out more than three decades of personal and professional tumult; Hoppus and DeLonge’s relationship was at times as rocky and passionate as a marriage.
The stock market tumult, and those ballot-box results, may be behind a few scattered signs of dissent within Republican ranks.
The industry has weathered tariff tumult before, including during Trump’s first administration.
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