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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Tumult \Tu"mult\, n. [L. tumultus; probably akin to Skr. tumula noise, noisy, and perhaps to L. tumere to swell, E. tumid: cf F. tumulte.] 1. The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion. What meaneth the noise of this tumult ? --1 Sam. iv 14. Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose. --Pope. 2. Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as the tumult of the elements. --Addison. 3. Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as the tumult of the spirits or passions. Syn: Uproar; ferment; disturbance; turbulence; disorder; confusion; noise; bluster; hubbub; bustle; stir; brawl; riot. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Tumult \Tu"mult\, v. i. To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [Obs.] Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. --Milton. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: tumult n 1: a state of commotion and loud confused noise [syn: {tumultuousness}, {uproar}, {garboil}] 2: violent agitation [syn: {turmoil}] 3: the act of making a noisy disturbance [syn: {commotion}, {din}, {ruction}, {ruckus}, {rumpus}]
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