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noun
- 1. a state of confused and noisy disturbance: "she was distracted by a commotion across the street"
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COMMOTION definition: 1. a sudden, short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement: 2. a sudden, short period of…. Learn more.
A commotion is a lot of noise, confusion, and excitement. He heard a commotion outside. Sounds of voices and commotion could be heard downstairs now. Synonyms: disturbance, to-do, riot, disorder More Synonyms of commotion. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
1. : a condition of civil unrest or insurrection. The commotion was finally brought to an end and peace was restored. 2. : steady or recurrent motion. the commotion of the surf. 3. : mental excitement or confusion. … startled … into no ordinary state of commotion. Arnold Bennett. 4. a. : an agitated disturbance : to-do.
COMMOTION meaning: 1. a sudden, short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement: 2. a sudden, short period of…. Learn more.
A commotion is a noisy disturbance. If you're trying to quietly concentrate on reading this, you wouldn't want the person next to you to cause a commotion, or it would distract you.
Commotion definition: violent or tumultuous motion; agitation; noisy disturbance. See examples of COMMOTION used in a sentence.
Definition of commotion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Commotion definition: violent or tumultuous motion; agitation; noisy disturbance. See examples of COMMOTION used in a sentence.
noun. Violent motion; turbulence. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. A noisy rushing about; confusion; bustle. Webster's New World. An agitated disturbance; a hubbub. Heard a commotion in the hall. American Heritage. Similar definitions. A civil uprising. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Mental agitation. Webster's New World.
1. A condition of turbulent motion. 2. a. An agitated disturbance; a hubbub: heard a commotion in the hall. b. Civil disturbance or insurrection; disorder.
