Popular outbreak or uproar (6)

I believe the answer is:

tumult

(Other definitions for tumult that I've seen before include "Commotion, turmoil" , "Rumpus" , "Clamour" , "State of confusion and noise" , "Uproar; riot" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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