'Commotion' definitions:

Definition of 'commotion'

From: WordNet
noun
A disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused" [syn: disturbance, disruption, commotion, flutter, hurly burly, to- do, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, kerfuffle]
noun
The act of making a noisy disturbance [syn: commotion, din, ruction, ruckus, rumpus, tumult]
noun
Confused movement; "he was caught up in a whirl of work"; "a commotion of people fought for the exits" [syn: whirl, commotion]

Definition of 'Commotion'

From: GCIDE
  • Commotion \Com*mo"tion\, n. [L. commotio: cf. F. commotion. See Motion.]
  • 1. Disturbed or violent motion; agitation. [1913 Webster]
  • [What] commotion in the winds ! --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A popular tumult; public disturbance; riot. [1913 Webster]
  • When ye shall hear of wars and commotions. --Luke xxi. 9. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. Agitation, perturbation, or disorder, of mind; heat; excitement. "He could not debate anything without some commotion." --Clarendon.
  • Syn: Excitement; agitation; perturbation; disturbance; tumult; disorder; violence. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'commotion'

From: Moby Thesaurus

Words containing 'Commotion'