Tumult

Pronunciation: /ˈtuːməlt/

Tumult (noun)

  1. A loud and confused noise, often caused by a large group of people.
  2. A state of great emotional confusion or disorder.
  3. A situation of political disorder or chaos, often involving protests or riots.

Examples

  • The tumult in the market made it hard to hear.
  • Amidst the tumult, the announcement was barely audible.

Common collocations: amidst the tumult, create tumult, tumult of emotions, emotional tumult, political tumult

Synonyms of Tumult

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Tumult

  • — referring to a peaceful state
  • — referring to organized situations