commotion English

Meaning commotion meaning

What does commotion mean?

Definitions in simple English

commotion Noun

— A commotion is a noise or confusion that happens suddenly for a brief period. She was distracted by the commotion across the street.

commotion

— noun (= disturbance) a disorderly outburst or tumult they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused

— noun the act of making a noisy disturbance

— noun (= whirl) confused movement he was caught up in a whirl of work a commotion of people fought for the exits

Synonyms commotion synonyms

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commotion English » English

uproar

tumult

disturbance

agitation

confusion

turmoil

fuss

bustle

stir

hubbub

noise

disorder

unrest

row

racket

scandal

disruption

upheaval

rumpus

riot

excitement

din

to-do

ruction

ruckus

rebellion

insurrection

flutter

flurry

concussion

revolt

pother

perturbation

mild traumatic brain injury

kerfuffle

hoo-ha

commotio

chaos

MTBI

whirl

turbulence

trouble

scrimmage

restlessness

quarrel

nuisance

mess

hurly-burly

hurly burly

hum

Topics commotion topics

What do people use commotion to talk about?

Person Sense, perceive Hear

Loud

• What words refer to many sounds at the same time?
  din clamor hubbub commotion cacophony tumult uproar

Social behavior Conflict Fight

Riot

• What words refer to a riot?
  riot (n) civil disobedience civil disturbance clash commotion confrontation disorder disorderly conduct disturbance frenzy furor melee outbreak rampage tumult turbulence turmoil unrest upheaval uproar