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commotion

/kəˈməʊ.ʃən/noun

Noisy, confused movement or disturbance.

Example sentences

  • “A commotion broke out in the market when a stall collapsed.”
  • “The children's shouting caused such a commotion that the neighbors came out.”

Usually singular with 'a': a commotion broke out. 'Cause a commotion' is the standard pairing.

Synonyms for commotion

  • uproar
  • disturbance
  • fuss
  • stir
  • hubbub

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