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