Definition of Tumult
Tumult
tu·mult


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
A state of great commotion, noise, and disorder.

e.g. The riot in the city center caused a tumult that lasted for hours.

(noun)
a loud, violent, and confused noise usually caused by a large mass of people;

e.g. When the building caught on fire, a loud tumult shouting broke out, with people running for their lives.

(noun)
turbulent and distressing mental or emotional agitation;

e.g. Her mind was in a tumult of emotions.



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