Tumult (noun)

  1. A state of great confusion, noise, or commotion.
  2. A large crowd or gathering of people, especially one that is unruly or causing a disturbance.

Origin:

Middle english: from old french tumulte, from latin tumultus, from tumere "to swell", from an indo-european root shared by tumulus and tumor.

Examples:

  1. The store was in a state of tumult as shoppers rushed to grab the last-minute sale items.
  2. The streets were filled with a tumult of people celebrating the victory.
  3. The meeting was adjourned due to the tumult caused by the protesters.
  4. The concert ended in tumult as fans rushed to the stage.
  5. The political campaign was marred by a tumult of accusations and counter-accusations.