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tumulte — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • flaw noun A defect or imperfection, often one that is hidden or not obvious at first.
  • kerfuffle noun A disorderly outburst, disturbance, commotion, or tumult.
  • mayhem noun Wild confusion, disorder, or chaos.
  • pandemonium noun A state of wild, noisy disorder or chaos.
  • stir verb To mix a liquid or substance by moving an object like a spoon through it.
  • turmoil noun A state of great confusion, disorder, or emotional upheaval.

Senses

tumulte is used for these senses in English:

  • flaw A sudden burst of noise and disorder
  • hoo-ha A fuss, uproar, commotion or stir; hype; brouhaha, hullabaloo.
  • kerfuffle (chiefly, Commonwealth, informal) A disorderly outburst, disturbance, commotion, or tumult. [from Template:SAFESUBST: c.]
  • mayhem A state or situation of great confusion, disorder, trouble or destruction; chaos.
  • pandemonium An outburst; loud, riotous uproar, especially of a crowd.
  • stir Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions.
  • turmoil A state of great disorder or uncertainty.

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