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commotion

[kuh-moh-shuhn] / kəˈmoʊ ʃən /
NOUN
clamor, uproar
Synonyms
STRONGEST
agitation annoyance brouhaha bustle confusion excitement ferment flap furor fuss hubbub outcry pandemonium rebellion revolt tumult turbulence upheaval
STRONG
ado backwash ballyhoo bedlam clatter combustion convulsion discomposure disquiet dither fermentation flurry insurgence insurrection lather mutiny perturbation pother racket riot rumpus stew stir to-do uprising upset upturn vexation welter whirl
WEAK
big scene big stink hell broke loose hurly-burly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm calmness happiness harmony order peace pleasure
STRONG
ease obedience quiet
WEAK
quietude repose silence stillness tranquility

Example Sentences

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According to law enforcement, the commotion was actually a window being smashed near the rear patio of the $3-million residence.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The commotion began when the referee awarded a penalty to Morocco in the 88th minute with the contest tied at 0-0 in Rabat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

During the April market commotion, a Central Huijin official told reporters that it has played a role in stabilizing markets since 2008 and mentioned the national team by name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Australian film producer Leanne Tonkes was in the lounge on Thursday morning when she heard the commotion.

From BBC • Nov. 6, 2025

Osei sweeps her hand around the commotion, giving us a face that says, See?

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.