commotion

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) A state of turbulent motion.
2. (countable, uncountable) An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
3. (countable, euphemistic, uncountable) Sexual excitement.

Synonyms

uproar

tumult

disturbance

agitation

confusion

turmoil

bustle

fuss

stir

hubbub

noise

disorder

row

racket

unrest

disruption

scandal

din

rumpus

riot

upheaval

excitement

to-do

flutter

ruction

concussion

rebellion

flurry

insurrection

ruckus

chaos

hoo-ha

revolt

mild traumatic brain injury

MTBI

perturbation

pother

kerfuffle

commotio

disquietude

scrimmage

hum

brouhaha

hullabaloo

trouble

consternation

restlessness

frenzy

fracas

coil

Translations

comoção

conmoción

agitazione

tumulte

agitatie

agitation

beweging

tumulto

commozione

beroering

perturbation

Schädel-Hirn-Trauma

commotion cérébrale

αναστάτωση

SHT

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kəˈməʊ.ʃən/

Etymology

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