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tumult

1.
violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
2.
a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder: The tumult moved toward the embassy.
3.
highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling; turbulent mental or emotional disturbance: His placid facade failed to conceal the tumult of his mind.
Origin:

1375–1425; late Middle English tumult ( e ) < Latin tumultus an uproar, akin to tumΔ“re to swell

Synonyms

1. disorder, turbulence. See ado. 2. revolt, revolution, mutiny. 3. excitement, perturbation.

Tumult is Crowds, from 1375-1425 and stuff

by Perry Toastman May 8, 2014

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tumulting

Disorder, state of disarray

Fears may cease tumulting in a unreflecting valley, walking in beauty the present follow many hidden alley in presenting fine wine generous dainties to tarry, ceasing in fears as savouring souls in love to carry.

by Hercolena Oliver June 15, 2010

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