Commotion (Noun)
Meaning 1
Confused movement; "he was caught up in a whirl of work"; "a commotion of people fought for the exits".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 2
The act of making a noisy disturbance.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 3
A disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The sudden appearance of the famous actor caused a commotion among the fans at the movie premiere.
- The announcement of the airline's bankruptcy sparked commotion among passengers who were scheduled to fly that day.
- The surprise party was intended to be a fun surprise for the birthday girl, but it ended up causing a commotion in the quiet restaurant.
- The road accident caused a commotion as people rushed to help the injured drivers.
- The news that the popular store was having a one-day sale caused a commotion as customers rushed to grab bargains.