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Definition of tumult noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

tumult

noun
 
/ˈtjuːmʌlt/
 
/ˈtuːmʌlt/
[uncountable, countable, usually singular] (formal)
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  1. a confused situation in which there is usually a lot of noise and excitement, often involving large numbers of people
    • the tumult of war
    • A tumult of shouting and screaming came from within the house.
    • They waited for the tumult to die down.
    • in tumult Soon all was in tumult.
  2. a state in which your thoughts or feelings are confused
    • He was shaken by the tumult of his feelings.
    • in tumult a troubled mind in tumult
  3. Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French tumulte or Latin tumultus.
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