tumult

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a state of commotion and noise and confusion

Similar word(s): garboil, tumultuousness, uproar

Definition categories: state, commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, kerfuffle

2. violent agitation

Similar word(s): turmoil

Definition categories: feeling, agitation

3. the act of making a noisy disturbance

Similar word(s): commotion, din, ruckus, ruction, rumpus

Definition categories: act, disturbance

Sentences with tumult as a noun:

- the tumult of the elements

- the tumult of the spirits or passions

verb

1. (obsolete) To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.

- Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. — Milton.