tumult

/ˈtjuː.mʌlt/

noun

Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.

Examples :

"The announcement of the snow day caused a sudden tumult in the classroom. "

noun

Violent commotion or agitation, often with confusion of sounds.

Examples :

"the tumult of the elements"

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noun

A riot or uprising.

Examples :

"The student protest turned into a tumult, with angry shouts and pushing. "

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verb

To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.

Examples :

"The noisy argument between the siblings tumulted the entire house. "

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Meanings

Examples :

"The announcement of the snow day caused a sudden tumult in the classroom. "

Examples :

"the tumult of the elements"

Examples :

"The student protest turned into a tumult, with angry shouts and pushing. "

Examples :

"The noisy argument between the siblings tumulted the entire house. "

Related Words

agitation noun

The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

confused verb

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

uprising verb

To rise; to get up; to appear from below the horizon.

classroom noun

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

siblings noun

A person who shares a parent; one's brother or sister who one shares a parent with.

confusion noun

A lack of clarity or order.

violent noun

An assailant.

announcement noun

An act of announcing, or giving notice.

commotion noun

A state of turbulent motion.

argument noun

A fact or statement used to support a proposition; a reason.

elements noun

One of the simplest or essential parts or principles of which anything consists, or upon which the constitution or fundamental powers of anything are based.

agitated verb

To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).