commotion
/kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ noun C1- A state of turbulent motion.
- An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
- Sexual excitement.
Plural commotions
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Gilbert had whisked the pin out of sight and was studying his history with the soberest face in the world; but when the commotion subsided he looked at Anne and winked with inexpressible drollery.
He says it kills all the rats and—oh dear!” cried Alice in a sorrowful tone, “I’m afraid I’ve offended it again!” For the Mouse was swimming away from her as hard as it could go, and making quite a commotion in the pool as it went.
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