The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion. What meaneth the noise of this tumult 1 Sam. iv. 14. Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose. Pope.
Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements. Addison.
Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions.
To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [Obs.] Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt. Milton.
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