tumultus

/ˌtʌmˈʌltəs, ˌtuː-/

Definitions

1. noun

a state of violent disturbance or disorder; a noisy, excited commotion

“The city was thrown into tumultus by the announcement of the protest.”

2. noun

a Latin word for tumult, riot, or disturbance

“The historian studied the tumultus that erupted during the Roman Empire’s downfall.”

Synonyms

  • commotion
  • disturbance
  • riot
  • tumult
  • uproar

Antonyms

  • calm
  • order
  • quiet
  • serenity