PoliticsJune 30, 2026
tumult
/ˈtjuːmʌlt/
Definition
A state of noisy confusion, disorder, or turbulent change.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'tumultus,' meaning an uproar or commotion. It entered Middle English via Old French, maintaining its root sense of a disturbed or noisy agitation.
In the news
The article uses 'tumult' to describe the unstable and chaotic political climate at the Department of Homeland Security that Secretary Markwayne Mullin is working to resolve. It highlights the atmosphere of unrest that preceded his current efforts to improve agency communication.
Johnson tries to clean up Trump’s Hill mess
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