tumult

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ or /ˈtʃuː.mʌlt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈtuː.mʌlt/

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Noun

Singular tumult

Plural tumults

1. (countable) A tumult is a confused and agitated noise that resembles that made by a crowd.
   • Synonyms: uproar and ruckus