tumult

• Nom désignant un état de désordre bruyant, d'agitation ou de trouble violent, souvent lié à une foule ou à une émeute.

A noun referring to a state of noisy confusion, disorder, or violent agitation, often involving a crowd or a disturbance.

1. State of commotion and noiseB2formal

   A state of confusion, noise, and disorder, often involving a crowd.

   Agitation tumultueuse

   • The city was in a tumult after the announcement.
   • The classroom erupted into a tumult when the teacher left.
   • He could hear the tumult of the protest from his apartment.

   Synonymesbedlamclamorcommotiondisorderdisturbancehubbubpandemoniumturmoiluproar

   Antonymescalmorderpeacequietserenitystillnesstranquility

2. Violent agitationB2formal

   A state of intense mental or emotional disturbance.

   Tumulte (agitation violente)

   • Her mind was in a tumult of conflicting emotions.
   • The news threw him into a state of inner tumult.
   • He tried to calm the tumult in his heart.

   Synonymesagitationdisturbancefrenzyturmoilupheaval

   Antonymescalmcomposurepeaceserenitytranquility

3. Noisy disturbanceB2formal

   The act of making a loud, confused, and disruptive noise.

   Tumulte

   • The sudden tumult from the street startled everyone.
   • A tumult of cheers and shouts filled the stadium.
   • The meeting ended in a tumult of arguments.

   Synonymesclamorcommotiondindisturbancehubbubpandemoniumracketruckusturmoiluproar

   Antonymescalmorderpeacequietsilence