tumult
Translation
tumult, uproar, commotion, turmoil
Examples
The city was in tumult after the announcement.
The city was in tumult after the announcement.
Her mind was in a tumult of emotions.
Her mind was in a tumult of emotions.
Grammar Patterns
in tumult in a state of confusion and disorder The city was in tumult after the announcement.
a tumult of ((sth.)) a confused mixture of (sth.) Her mind was in a tumult of emotions.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uproar, commotion, turmoil, chaos
Etymology
From Latin 'tumultus' (uproar, commotion), related to 'tumere' (to swell).
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'tumble' and 'multitude'. Imagine a multitude of people tumbling around in chaos.