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English Dictionary: tumult	by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
tumult n a state of commotion and noise and confusion [syn: tumult, tumultuousness, uproar, garboil] violent agitation Synonym(s): tumult, turmoil the act of making a noisy disturbance Synonym(s): commotion, din, ruction, ruckus, rumpus, tumult
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Tumult \Tu"mult\, n. [L. tumultus; probably akin to Skr. tumula noise, noisy, and perhaps to L. tumere to swell, E. tumid: cf. F. tumulte.] 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. Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements. --Addison. 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.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Tumult \Tu"mult\, v. i. To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [Obs.] Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. --Milton.