 commotion |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a disorderly outburst or tumult | |
| Synonyms: | turmoil disturbance hoo-hah hurly_burly stir hoo-ha to-do kerfuffle flutter disruption | |
| Examples: | "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused" |
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| Related terms: | disorder convulsion tumult storm storm_center earthquake incident | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the act of making a noisy disturbance | |
| Synonyms: | din rumpus tumult ruckus ruction | |
| Related terms: | disturbance bustle rumpus | |
| 3. | [ noun ] confused movement | |
| Synonyms: | whirl | |
| Examples: | "he was caught up in a whirl of work" "a commotion of people fought for the exits" |
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| Related terms: | movement whirl | |
| Similar spelling: |
contention commuting commitment |
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