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commotion

noun

The act of making a noisy disturbance

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
C
Ends with
N
Contains
OM
Scrabble score
15
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. The act of making a noisy disturbance

noun

  1. Confused movement

    “He was caught up in a whirl of work”

noun

  1. A disorderly outburst or tumult

    “They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused”

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Example Sentences

He was caught up in a whirl of work
A commotion of people fought for the exits
They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused

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