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Tumult (Noun)

A state of commotion and noise and confusion.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Violent agitation.

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

The sudden appearance of the unpopular politician at the rally sparked a tumult that resulted in broken glass and scattered furniture.
A tumult of screams and yells erupted when the winning lottery ticket numbers were announced on live television.
As the fans reacted to the controversial referee's decision, the stadium erupted into a tumult of protests and dissent.
A tumult of pushing and shoving ensued when the department store's Black Friday sale went live, causing injuries to several customers.
A violent tumult of demonstrators clashed with riot police on the city streets, with the outcome uncertain as the sun set.

The act of making a noisy disturbance.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The students caused a great tumult in the classroom by cheering loudly after hearing the news about the cancellation of exams.
A tumult broke out outside the city hall when protesters and counter-protesters clashed with each other over a disputed election.
As soon as the singer appeared on stage, a tumult of screaming and shouting erupted from the enthusiastic audience.
A tumult in the council meeting resulted from disagreements between committee members about how to address the local crisis.
Riot police moved in quickly to control the tumult after clashes broke out among football fans during a rival team's visit to town.