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Definition of commotion

commotion

/kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/
com · mo · tion
Plural:commotions
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• noun

1

A state of confused and noisy disturbance, agitation, or bustle.

Example

"She stepped into the hallway to see what was causing all the commotion outside her office."

2

A civil insurrection, public uprising, or widespread social unrest.

Example

"The sudden tax increase sparked a serious political commotion across the province."

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• Rhymes for commotion

• Nearby Words

commonsensical
commonsensically
commonwealth
commotion
communal
communally
commune

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French commocion, from Latin commotionem, a noun of action from the past participle stem of commovere ('to stir up, agitate'), formed from com- ('together, thoroughly') and movere ('to move').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Commotion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/commotion
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