commotion vs convulsion
convulsion vs commotioncommotion and convulsion both are nouns.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| commotion | Yes | No | No | No |
| convulsion | Yes | No | No | No |
As nouns,
convulsion is a hyponym of
commotion; that is, convulsion is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
commotion:
- commotion: a disorderly outburst or tumult
- convulsion: a violent disturbance
Other hyponyms of commotion include
turmoil, upheaval, earthquake, incident, splash, stir, storm, tempest, storm center, storm centre, garboil, tumult, tumultuousness, uproar.
| commotion (noun) | convulsion (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of making a noisy disturbance | a physical disturbance such as an earthquake or upheaval |
| confused movement | violent uncontrollable contractions of muscles |
| a disorderly outburst or tumult | a sudden uncontrollable attack |
| a violent disturbance |
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