Tumult is a noun that refers to a state of noisy confusion, disorder, or chaos, often caused by a crowd or an intense emotional reaction. It can describe physical commotion, such as a riot or a loud crowd, or figurative unrest, such as inner turmoil or social upheaval. Tumult emphasizes a sense of unpredictability and disruption.
Sentences Using “Tumult”:
- The tumult in the streets could be heard from blocks away as the protest escalated.
- Her announcement created a tumult of emotions among her friends.
- The tumult of the market made it hard to hear the vendor’s instructions.
- The ship’s captain tried to maintain order amid the tumult of the storm.
- The decision to fire the popular employee caused a tumult in the office.
- The courtroom erupted into tumult after the controversial verdict was announced.
- He struggled to focus, overwhelmed by the tumult of thoughts in his mind.
- The tumult of the festival was exhilarating but left them exhausted by the end of the day.
- The sudden power outage caused tumult in the theater, with people scrambling to find the exits.
- In the tumult of battle, it was difficult to distinguish friend from foe.
Synonyms for “tumult”:
- Chaos
- Uproar
- Commotion
- Turmoil
- Clamor
- Disorder
- Pandemonium
- Confusion
- Frenzy
- Hubbub
Antonyms for “tumult”:
- Calm
- Peace
- Order
- Tranquility
- Serenity
- Quiet
- Stillness
- Harmony
- Stability
- Silence
Related Words:
- Riot
- Mayhem
- Bedlam
- Havoc
- Disturbance
- Disarray
- Agitation
- Noise
- Excitement
- Upheaval
Idiomatic Expressions:
- “Raise a ruckus” – To create tumult or chaos, e.g., “The kids raised a ruckus in the living room during the party.”
- “All hell broke loose” – To describe a situation of complete tumult, e.g., “When the news broke, all hell broke loose in the newsroom.”
- “Throw into disarray” – To cause tumult or disorder, e.g., “The sudden announcement threw the event into disarray.”
- “Cause a stir” – To provoke tumult or excitement, e.g., “The unexpected arrival of the celebrity caused a stir among the fans.”
- “Turn the place upside down” – To create tumult or disorder, e.g., “The search for the missing keys turned the place upside down.”
- “A storm in a teacup” – A small matter causing unnecessary tumult, e.g., “Their argument was just a storm in a teacup.”
- “Break out in chaos” – To enter a state of tumult, e.g., “The auditorium broke out in chaos when the fire alarm sounded.”
- “Kick up a fuss” – To cause tumult or commotion, e.g., “The customer kicked up a fuss about the late delivery.”
- “In the thick of things” – Being in the midst of tumult, e.g., “He found himself in the thick of things during the protest.”
- “Run amok” – To act uncontrollably, creating tumult, e.g., “The students ran amok after the teacher left the classroom.”
