Tu"mult (?), v. i. To make a tumult; to
be in great commotion. [Obs.]
Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a
revolt.
Milton.
Tu"mult (?), n. [L. tumultus; probably
akin to Skr. tumula noise, noisy, and perhaps to L. tumere to
swell, E. tumid: cf. F. tumulte.] 1. The
commotion 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.
Addison.
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.