/ ˈtjuːmʌlt; NAmE ˈtuː-/ noun [ U , C , usually sing. ] ( formal )
1.
a confused situation in which there is usually a lot of noise and excitement, often involving large numbers of people
2.
a state in which your thoughts or feelings are confused
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French tumulte or Latin tumultus .