Commotion — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /kə-ˈmō-shən/ com·mo·tion

Meaning & Definition of Commotion

Commotion (noun)

  1. a condition of civil unrest or insurrection
  2. steady or recurrent motion
  3. mental excitement or confusion

Commotion (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a state of noisy, confused activity

    "the commotion created when the nation's top rock band arrived in town"

    similar: ado, alarums and excursions, ballyhoo, blather, bluster, bobbery, bother, bustle, clatter, clutter (chiefly dialect), coil, disturbance, do (chiefly dialect), foofaraw, fun, furor, furore, fuss, helter-skelter, hoo-ha, hoopla, hubble-bubble, hubbub, hullabaloo, hurly, hurly-burly, hurricane, hurry, hurry-scurry, kerfuffle (chiefly British), moil, pandemonium, pother, row, ruckus, ruction, rumpus, shindy, splore (Scottish), squall, stew, stir, storm, to-do, tumult, turmoil, uproar, welter, whirl, williwaw, zoo
    related: cacophony, clamor, din, howl, hue and cry, noise, outcry, racket, roar, disorder, unrest, upheaval, eruption, flare-up, flurry, flutter, outbreak, outburst, brawl, fracas, fray, hassle, melee, scuffle, dither, fever, fret, lather, tizzy
    near: calm, hush, peace, quiet, quietude, rest, stillness, tranquility, order, orderliness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commotion

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commotion:

Chiefly dialect: clutter, do
Chiefly British: kerfuffle
Scottish: splore
ado, alarums and excursions, ballyhoo, blather, bluster, bobbery, bother, bustle, clatter, coil, disturbance, foofaraw, fun, furor, furore, fuss, helter-skelter, hoo-ha, hoopla, hubble-bubble, hubbub, hullabaloo, hurly, hurly-burly, hurricane, hurry, hurry-scurry, moil, pandemonium, pother, row, ruckus, ruction, rumpus, shindy, squall, stew, stir, storm, to-do

Related Words for Commotion

cacophony, clamor, din, howl, hue and cry, noise, outcry, racket, roar, disorder, unrest, upheaval, eruption, flare-up, flurry, flutter, outbreak, outburst, brawl, fracas, fray, hassle, melee, scuffle, dither, fever, fret, lather, tizzy

Near Antonyms of Commotion

calm, hush, peace, quiet, quietude, rest, stillness, tranquility, order, orderliness

Origin & Etymology of Commotion

Middle English, from Anglo-French commocion, from Latin commotion-, commotio, from commovēre see commove

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Commotion

What does "Commotion" mean?

"Commotion" means a condition of civil unrest or insurrection. As a noun, it is defined as: a condition of civil unrest or insurrection.

What is another word for "Commotion"?

Other words for "Commotion" include ado, alarums and excursions, ballyhoo, blather, bluster, bobbery, bother and bustle. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commotion" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commotion"?

There are 80 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commotion". Common alternatives include ado, alarums and excursions, ballyhoo, blather, bluster, bobbery, bother, bustle, clatter and clutter.

How do you use "Commotion" in a sentence?

Examples of "Commotion" in a sentence: "the commotion created when the nation's top rock band arrived in town".

Is "Commotion" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Commotion" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Commotion"?

"Commotion" is pronounced /kə-ˈmō-shən/ and divided into syllables as com·mo·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Commotion"?

"Commotion" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French commocion, from Latin commotion-, commotio, from commovēre see commove. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Commotion" meaning "a state of noisy, confused activity"?

When "Commotion" (noun) means a state of noisy, confused activity, synonyms include ado, alarums and excursions, ballyhoo, blather, bluster and bobbery.