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Entry 4 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Tumult

/to͞om'-əlt/ · Tu·mult · IPA /ˈtuː.mʌlt/
01 n. The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.
  1. 1.
    The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.
    “What meaneth the noise of this tumult ?” — 1 Sam. iv. 14.
    “Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose.” — Pope.
  2. 2.
    Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements.
  3. 3.
    Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions.
Syn. Uproar; ferment; disturbance; turbulence; disorder; confusion; noise; bluster; hubbub; bustle; stir; brawl; riot.
02 v. i. To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.
  1. 1.
    To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.[Obs.]
    “Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt.” — Milton.