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Another word for tumult

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Noun

  1. Sounds or a sound, especially when loud, confused, or disagreeable

    See also:

    sounds

  2. A quarrel, fight, or disturbance marked by very noisy, disorderly, and often violent behavior

    See also:

    attack

  3. An interruption of regular procedure or of public peace

    See also:

    order

    calm

  4. A state of discomposure

    See also:

    calm

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Another word for tumult

Noun
  1. See also:

    fight

    disturbance

    confusion

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Sentence Examples

  • Their passions were quickly aroused and a tumult broke out on the 8th of October.

  • It was a time of great tumult, and the gateway between the two realms was sealed away for eternity, he explained.

  • against his rebellious subjects produced a tumult in the Assembly.

  • 59 a tumult took place in the amphitheatre between the citizens and visitors from the neighbouring colony of Nuceria.

  • The tumult of the people I will not encourage: but God alone can appease it."

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