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tumult

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tu⋅mult

  [too-muhlt, tyoo-]
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–noun
1. violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
2. a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder: The tumult moved toward the embassy.
3. highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling; turbulent mental or emotional disturbance: His placid facade failed to conceal the tumult of his mind.
Origin:
1375–1425; late ME tumult(e) < L tumultus an uproar, akin to tumēre to swell

Synonyms:
1. disorder, turbulence. See ado. 2. revolt, revolution, mutiny. 3. excitement, perturbation.
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tu·mult   (tōō'mŭlt', tyōō'-)   
n.  

  1. The din and commotion of a great crowd.

    1. A disorderly commotion or disturbance.

    2. A tempestuous uprising; a riot.

  3. Agitation of the mind or emotions: "I spend much time in a tumult of anger and disbelief" (Scott Turow).


[Middle English tumulte, from Latin tumultus.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Word Origin & History

tumult 
c.1412, from O.Fr. tumulte (12c.), from L. tumultus "commotion, disturbance," related to tumere "to be excited, swell" (see thigh). Tumultuous is recorded from c.1548.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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