Ruckus vs. Tumult — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Ruckus and Tumult
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Ruckus
A disturbance; a commotion
"They had shut the dogs into the cowshed to keep them from causing a ruckus" (Molly Gloss).
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Tumult
A great noise, as of a crowd
Had to shout over the tumult in the cafeteria.
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Ruckus
A noisy disturbance and/or commotion.
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Tumult
A disorderly commotion or disturbance
"shops at this hour ... the scene of mercantile tumult" (Nicholas Clapp).
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Ruckus
A row, fight.
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Tumult
A state of agitation of the mind or emotions
"I spend much time in a tumult of anger and disbelief" (Scott Turow).
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Ruckus
The act of making a noisy disturbance
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Tumult
Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
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Tumult
Violent commotion or agitation, often with confusion of sounds.
The tumult of the elements
The tumult of the spirits or passions
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Tumult
A riot or uprising.
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Tumult
(obsolete) To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.
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Tumult
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.
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Tumult
Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds; as, the tumult of the elements.
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Tumult
Irregular or confused motion; agitation; high excitement; as, the tumult of the spirits or passions.
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Tumult
To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.
Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt.
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Tumult
A state of commotion and noise and confusion
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Tumult
Violent agitation
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Tumult
The act of making a noisy disturbance
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