Definitions

1. noun

a state of violent disturbance or disorder, especially in a community or society.

“The city was in tumult after the news of the riot.”

2. noun

a noisy, excited, or violent commotion or uproar.

“The crowd erupted into tumult when the concert started.”

3. verb

to cause a tumult or uproar, especially by making a noisy or violent disturbance.

“The protesters tumulted the streets with their chants and slogans.”

4. verb

to make a noisy or violent disturbance, especially by shouting or screaming.

“The crowd tumulted as they tried to get the performer’s attention.”