com•mo´tion
n. [L. commotio: cf. F. commotion. See Motion.]
1. Disturbed or violent motion; agitation. “[What] commotion in the winds !
Shak.”
2. A popular tumult; public disturbance; riot. “When ye shall hear of wars and commotions.
Luke xxi. 9.”
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.
1. Disturbed or violent motion; agitation. “[What] commotion in the winds !
Shak.”
2. A popular tumult; public disturbance; riot. “When ye shall hear of wars and commotions.
Luke xxi. 9.”
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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