Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tumult
noun
/ˈtjuː.mʌlt/
Definition
A loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people.
Examples
- There was a tumult in the streets as the parade passed by.
- His speech was drowned out by the tumult of the crowd.
- The tumult of the waves against the shore was both beautiful and terrifying.
Meaning
Tumult refers to a situation or event characterized by chaos, uproar, or disturbance.
Synonyms
- Commotion
- Uproar
- Disorder
- Turmoil
- Clamor
