commotion

/kəˈməʊ.ʃən/noun
Middle School
1

A state of turbulent motion.

2

An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.

3

Sexual excitement.

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Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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