Com‐mo″tion (?), n. [L. commotio: cf. F. commotion. See Motion.] 1. Disturbed or violent motion; agitation.
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.