Commotion, n.
Etymology: [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.
Shades of meaning
Fernald lists commotion only as an antonym, under rest.
He lists it without comment; the entries above explain its neighbors.
Synonyms
none given