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.