commotion — ozdic

Definitions

noun

1

A state of turbulent motion.

2

An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.

It would seem as if calm were necessary to convulsion; for the tranquillity of the last few months was again to be disturbed by political commotion.

When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him.

3

Sexual excitement.

and now, glancing my eyes towards that part of his dress which cover'd the essential object of enjoyment, I plainly discover'd the swell and commotion there

Collocations

8

1

(noun.)

ADJ

dreadful, great, terrible

sudden

VERB + COMMOTION

cause, make, set up

The children caused quite a commotion when they arrived at the amusement park.

hear

COMMOTION + VERB

break out

die down

PREP

in a/the ~

She lost her keys in the commotion when everyone rushed toward the exit.

~ about/over

There was quite a commotion over the missing birthday cake at the office party.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — the act of making a noisy disturbance

din
ruction
ruckus
rumpus
tumult

noun — confused movement

whirl

noun — a disorderly outburst or tumult

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

6

01

It would seem as if calm were necessary to convulsion; for the tranquillity of the last few months was again to be disturbed by political commotion.

Wiktionary

02

When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he fel

Wiktionary

03

and now, glancing my eyes towards that part of his dress which cover'd the essential object of enjoyment, I plainly discover'd the swell and commotion there

Wiktionary

04

Tom could hear a commotion in front of his house, so he went outside to see what was happening.

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05

I really don't understand what all the commotion is about.

Tatoeba · #1199677

06

Tom went outside to discover what all the commotion was about.

Tatoeba · #1199679

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, commotion is marked as euphemistic. Watch for register when choosing this word.