From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Commotion \Com*mo"tion\, n. [L. commotio: cf. F. commotion. See
Motion.]
1. Disturbed or violent motion; agitation.
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[What] commotion in the winds ! --Shak.
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2. A popular tumult; public disturbance; riot.
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When ye shall hear of wars and commotions. --Luke
xxi. 9.
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3. Agitation, perturbation, or disorder, of mind; heat;
excitement. "He could not debate anything without some
commotion." --Clarendon.
Syn: Excitement; agitation; perturbation; disturbance;
tumult; disorder; violence.
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