commotion

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a disorderly outburst or tumult
  2. noun the act of making a noisy disturbance
  3. noun confused movement

Etymology

From Middle French commocion, from Latin commōtiōnem, accusative singular of commōtiō, from commoveō + -tiō.

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Synonyms

disturbance, disruption, flutter, hurly burly, to-do, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, kerfuffle

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