tumult (n.)

  1. a state of commotion and noise and confusion

    [ Syn: tumultuousness , uproar , garboil ]

  2. violent agitation

    [ Syn: turmoil ]

  3. the act of making a noisy disturbance

    [ Syn: commotion , din , ruction , ruckus , rumpus ]

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