TUMULT
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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.
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What meaneth the noise of this tumult ?
1 Sam. iv. 14.
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Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose.
Pope.
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2. Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements. Addison.
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3. Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions.
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Syn. -- Uproar; ferment; disturbance; turbulence; disorder; confusion; noise; bluster; hubbub; bustle; stir; brawl; riot.
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Tu"mult (?), v. i. To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [Obs.]
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Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt.
Milton.
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