Tumult /(?)/
Tu·mult
Tumult
n.
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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 ?
Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose.
- Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements.
- Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions.
Tumult
v. i.
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To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [Obs.]
Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt.