tumult

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tumult

A crowd's tumult filled the city square.

Definition

Noun: 1. A state of commotion and noise and confusion: A loud, confused, and often chaotic situation involving many people. 2. The act of making a noisy disturbance: The action of creating a loud and disruptive noise. 3. Violent agitation: A state of great emotional or public excitement and unrest.

Usage and Examples

  • Describing a noisy, chaotic public situation:

    • The announcement of the election results caused a tumult in the city square.
    • A tumult erupted in the stadium when the winning goal was scored.

  • Describing a loud, disruptive noise or action:

    • The tumult of the construction work made it impossible to concentrate.
    • He was charged with creating a public tumult.

  • Describing a state of emotional or mental agitation:

    • Her mind was in a tumult after receiving the shocking news.
    • The political scandal left the nation in a state of tumult.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be in tumult": To be in a state of uproar, confusion, or agitation.
    • The financial markets were in tumult following the crisis.
  • "to raise a tumult": To cause or instigate a noisy disturbance.
    • The controversial speaker raised a tumult among the crowd.
Variants and Related Words
  • Tumultuous (adj): Characterized by tumult; loud, noisy, and chaotic.
    • The protest was a tumultuous event.
  • Tumultuously (adv): In a tumultuous manner.
    • The crowd reacted tumultuously.
Synonyms
  • Uproar: A situation of loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
  • Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance.
  • Turmoil: A state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty.
  • Pandemonium: Wild and noisy disorder or confusion; uproar.
  • Bedlam: A scene of uproar and confusion.
Antonyms
  • Peace: Freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
  • Calm: The absence of violent or confrontational activity; stillness.
  • Order: The arrangement or disposition of people or things in relation to each other according to a particular sequence, pattern, or method.
  • Serenity: The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • A tumult of emotions/thoughts: A confused, conflicting, and agitated mixture of feelings or ideas.
    • She felt a tumult of emotions—joy, fear, and excitement—all at once.
tumult

A crowd's tumult filled the city square.

Noun
  1. the act of making a noisy disturbance
  2. violent agitation
  3. a state of commotion and noise and confusion

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