01 n. Disturbed or violent motion; agitation.
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1.
Disturbed or violent motion; agitation.“[What] commotion in the winds !” — Shak.
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2.
A popular tumult; public disturbance; riot.“When ye shall hear of wars and commotions.” — Luke xxi. 9.
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Agitation, perturbation, or disorder, of mind; heat; excitement.
Syn.
Excitement; agitation; perturbation; disturbance; tumult; disorder; violence.