Definitions
- Describing a state of confusion or disorder caused by a large group of people. - Referring to a loud and chaotic disturbance or commotion. - Talking about a situation that is marked by intense emotional or mental agitation.
- Describing a loud and intense noise or disturbance caused by a group of people. - Referring to a state of chaos or confusion marked by loud and angry protests or reactions. - Talking about a situation that is characterized by a great deal of noise, commotion, or excitement.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of chaos or confusion.
- 2Both words can refer to a loud and intense disturbance or commotion.
- 3Both words can be used to describe emotional or mental agitation.
- 4Both words are often used in the context of a group of people or a crowd.
- 5Both words have negative connotations.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Tumult is often more intense and chaotic than uproar.
- 2Cause: Tumult is usually caused by a larger group of people or a more significant event than uproar.
- 3Duration: Uproar is often shorter-lived than tumult.
- 4Emotion: Tumult is often associated with fear, panic, or confusion, while uproar is often associated with anger or excitement.
- 5Usage: Tumult is less common than uproar in everyday language.
Remember this!
Tumult and uproar are synonyms that describe a state of chaos or confusion. However, tumult is often more intense and chaotic, caused by a larger group of people or a more significant event, and associated with fear, panic, or confusion. On the other hand, uproar is often shorter-lived, associated with anger or excitement, and more commonly used in everyday language.
