Category:Tumult

Tu"mult, n. Etym: [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.

Tumult Tu"mult, v. i.

Defn: to make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [obs.] Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. Milton.