Tumult

n. [Fr. tumulte, Pr. tumult, Sp., Pg., & It. tumulto, Lat. tumultus, from tumere, to swell, as if a restless swelling up, a ferment.] 1. The commotion, disturbance, or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion. What meaneth the noise of this tumult? 1 Sam. iv. 14. Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose. Pope.

2. Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements.
3. Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions.

Syn.—Uproar; ferment; disturbance; turbulence; disorder; confusion; noise; bluster; hubbub; bustle; stir; brawl; riot.