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tumultus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • commotion noun A sudden burst of noisy confusion or disturbance.
  • confusion noun A state of not understanding what is happening; a lack of clarity.
  • disquietude noun A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.
  • tumult noun Loud, confused noise made by an excited or angry crowd.
  • turmoil noun A state of great confusion, disorder, or emotional upheaval.
  • uproar noun A loud, chaotic outburst of noise, protest, or anger.

Senses

tumultus is used for these senses in English:

  • commotion An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
  • confusion A lack of clarity or order.
  • disquietude (uncountable) A state of disquiet, uneasiness, or anxiety.
  • tumult Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
  • turmoil A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
  • uproar Tumultuous, noisy excitement. [from 1520s]

confusion — full definition

  1. noun A state of not understanding what is happening; a lack of clarity.
  2. noun The mistaking of one thing for another.
  3. noun Disorientation, especially as a symptom in illness such as dementia.

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