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5+ Synonyms for Tumultuous & Similar Words

Definition of tumultuous

adjective
  1. characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination; "effects of the struggle will be violent and disruptive"; "riotous times"; "these troubled areas"; "the tumultuous years of his administration"; "a turbulent and unruly childhood"

5 synonyms found

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What are synonyms for tumultuous?
Synonyms for tumultuous include: disruptive, riotous, troubled, turbulent, unquiet.
How many synonyms does tumultuous have?
Tumultuous has 5 synonyms.

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