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tumult

tu.mult \'t(y)u:-.m*lt\ n [ME tumulte, fr. MF, fr. L tumultus; akin to Skt 
   tumula noisy], L tume-re 1a: disorderly agitation or milling about of a 
   crowd usu. with uproar and c onfusion of voices : COMMOTION 1b: a turbulent 
   uprising : RIOT  2: HUBBUB, DIN  3a: violent agitation of mind or feelings  
   3b: a violent outburst