tumult
Definitions
A loud, confused noise made by a crowd; a state of violent disorder or commotion.
人群发出的嘈杂混乱的喧嚣；剧烈的骚乱、动荡。
A state of great emotional or mental agitation.
情绪或内心的剧烈波动、骚动。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin tumultus, a 'swelling up' of people — a crowd heaving with noise and disorder, like a sea rising. The swelling metaphor extends inward too: an 'inner tumult' is emotion swelling chaotically. The link to tum- 'swell' only appears once you picture the surging crowd.
Root tum still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.in tumult陷入混乱
- 2.political tumult政治动荡
- 3.inner tumult内心的骚动
- 4.tumult of voices嘈杂的人声
- 5.amid the tumult在骚乱之中
Example Sentences
- 1.
The verdict was met with tumult in the courtroom.
- 2.
Above the tumult of the crowd, no one could hear her.
- 3.
The country went through years of political tumult.
- 4.
Her calm voice hid the tumult of feelings inside her.
Synonym Comparison
- tumult — a swelling of noise and disorder, often from a crowd; can also be inner emotional turmoil
- uproar — loud, often angry public outcry: the decision caused an uproar
- commotion — sudden noisy disturbance, usually smaller in scale
- turmoil — deep, ongoing confusion or agitation, often inner or political (no necessary noise)
- chaos — total disorder, emphasis on lack of any order