Main Entry: tu·mult

Pronunciation: \ˈtü-ˌməlt, ˈtyü- also ˈtə-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English tumulte, from Anglo-French, from Latin tumultus; perhaps akin to Sanskrit tumula noisy

Date: 15th century

1 a : disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion b : a turbulent uprising : riot
2 : hubbub, din
3 a : violent agitation of mind or feelings b : a violent outburst