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commotion
[kəˈmoʊʃən]
noun
pl: commotions
comoção
1.
a state of confused and noisy disturbance; turmoil or tumult
There was a commotion in the streets after the announcement.
Havia uma comoção nas ruas após o anúncio.
2.
public excitement or concern; agitation
The scandal caused quite a commotion among the townspeople.
O escândalo causou grande comoção entre os habitantes da cidade.
3.
a noisy disturbance or uproar
The children created a commotion during the concert.
As crianças fizeram uma algazarra durante o concerto.
NYC Slang
beef
Synonyms
uproar
tumult
disturbance
fuss
turmoil
chaos
Antonyms
calm
peace
quiet
tranquility
order
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
comoção
standard term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
bagunça
colloquial alternative for disorder or mess
São Paulo
alvoroço
alternative term for tumult or excitement
Portugal
comoção
standard Portuguese term
Related Idioms & Phrases
cause a commotion
stir up commotion
in the commotion
amidst the commotion
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