co
mmo
tion
Plural
commotions
1
a sudden and noisy confusion
- There was a loud commotion in the hallway when the fire alarm went off.
- A commotion broke out at the party when someone spilled a drink on the guest of honor.
- The commotion in the crowd grew as the concert was about to begin.
- A commotion erupted in the courtroom when the verdict was unexpectedly announced.
- The police arrived quickly after the commotion was heard in the alleyway.
3
confused movement
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