/tooh"meuhlt, tyooh"-/ , n.
1. violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
2. a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder: The tumult moved toward the embassy.
3. highly distressing agitation of mind or feeling; turbulent mental or emotional disturbance: His placid facade failed to conceal the tumult of his mind.
[ 1375-1425; late ME tumult ( e ) tumultus an uproar, akin to tumere to swell ]
Syn. 1. disorder, turbulence. See ado. 2. revolt, revolution, mutiny. 3. excitement, perturbation.