Tumult
Tumult , noun
[Latin tumultus; probably akin to Sanskrit tumula noise, noisy, and perhaps to Latin tumere to swell, English tumid: compare French tumulte.]
1.
The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.
What meaneth the noise of this tumult?
Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose.
2.
Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements. — Addison
3.
Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions.
Tumult , intransitive verb
To make a tumult; to be in great commotion. [Obsolete]
Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt.