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.

• A state of turbulent motion
  
• An agitated disturbance or a hubbub