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tumult

tu·mult [ t mùlt ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. noisy commotion: a violent or noisy commotion

2. emotional upheaval: a psychological or emotional upheaval or agitation

[14th century. Directly or via French tumulte< Latin tumultus "commotion" < tumere "swell"]
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