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tumult

noun

Meaning

A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; a state of confusion or disorder.

Examples

The sudden tumult from the street below startled everyone in the quiet library.
After the election results, the city was in a state of political tumult.

Synonyms: noise, uproar, commotion, chaos, pandemonium

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tumult (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈtjuːmʌlt/

Definition

A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people; a state of confusion or disorder.

Examples

The sudden tumult from the street below startled everyone in the quiet library.
After the election results, the city was in a state of political tumult.
She tried to speak over the tumult of the excited children, but her voice was lost.

How to Use tumult

in a tumult (prepositional phrase): in a state of confusion or agitation — "His mind was in a tumult of conflicting thoughts."
tumult of emotions (collocation): a strong, confused mix of feelings — "She felt a tumult of emotions as she watched him leave."

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