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Definition of Commotion
1. Noun. A disorderly outburst or tumult. "They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
Exact synonyms: Disruption, Disturbance, Flutter, Hoo-ha, Hoo-hah, Hurly Burly, Kerfuffle, To-do
Generic synonyms: Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Convulsion, Turmoil, Upheaval, Earthquake, Incident, Splash, Stir, Storm, Tempest, Storm Center, Storm Centre, Garboil, Tumult, Tumultuousness, Uproar
Generic synonyms: Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Convulsion, Turmoil, Upheaval, Earthquake, Incident, Splash, Stir, Storm, Tempest, Storm Center, Storm Centre, Garboil, Tumult, Tumultuousness, Uproar
2. Noun. The act of making a noisy disturbance.
Exact synonyms: Din, Ruckus, Ruction, Rumpus, Tumult
Generic synonyms: Disturbance
Specialized synonyms: Ado, Bustle, Flurry, Fuss, Hustle, Stir
Derivative terms: Rumpus
Generic synonyms: Disturbance
Specialized synonyms: Ado, Bustle, Flurry, Fuss, Hustle, Stir
Derivative terms: Rumpus
3. Noun. Confused movement. "A commotion of people fought for the exits"
Definition of Commotion
1. n. Disturbed or violent motion; agitation.
Definition of Commotion
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Medical Definition of Commotion
1. A concussion, a violent shaking or the shock which results from it. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)