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flurry vs tumult

tumult vs flurry

flurry and tumult both are nouns.

flurry is a verb but tumult is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
flurry Yes No Yes No
tumult Yes No No No
As nouns, tumult is a hypernym of flurry; that is, tumult is a word with a broader meaning than flurry:
  • flurry: a rapid active commotion
  • tumult: the act of making a noisy disturbance
Other hypernyms of flurry include commotion, din, ruckus, ruction, rumpus.
flurry (noun) tumult (noun)
a rapid active commotion the act of making a noisy disturbance
a light brief snowfall and gust of wind (or something resembling that) violent agitation
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
flurry (verb) tumult (verb)
cause to feel embarrassment
move in an agitated or confused manner
Difference between flurry and tumult

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