[tu.mult] n [ME tumulte, fr. MF, fr. L tumultus; perh. akin to Skt tumula noisy] (15c) 1 a: disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usu. with uproar and confusion of voices: commotion b: a turbulent uprising: riot
2: hubbub, din 3 a: violent agitation of mind or feelings b: a violent outburst