- Commotion - Confusion and chaos - Noisy commotion - Upheaval - Violent agitation - The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually
accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices;
hurly-burly; noisy confusion. - Violent commotion or agitation, with confusion of sounds;
as, the tumult of the elements.
- Burning - Process of burning - The state of burning. - The combination of a combustible with a supporter of
combustion, producing heat, and sometimes both light and heat. - Violent agitation; confusion; tumult.
- Sudden burst of activity - A sudden and brief blast or gust; a light, temporary
breeze; as, a flurry of wind. - A light shower or snowfall accompanied with wind. - Violent agitation; commotion; bustle; hurry. - The violent spasms of a dying whale. - To put in a state of agitation; to excite or alarm.
- Fuss - Psychiatric hospital - Tumult - Disturbed or violent motion; agitation. - A popular tumult; public disturbance; riot. - Agitation, perturbation, or disorder, of mind; heat;
excitement.
- A check on movement - Interruption - Off putting move - Red herring - The act of distracting; a drawing apart; separation. - That which diverts attention; a diversion. - A diversity of direction; detachment.