different between rumbling vs commotion

English

Adjective

rumbling (comparative more rumbling, superlative most rumbling)

1. Deep- and slow-sounding.

   His rumbling voice suited the solemn occasion.

Translations

Noun

rumbling (plural rumblings)

1. A muted sound of complaint or discontent.

   The rumblings of the masses precede the crumbling of the state.

2. A deep low noise.

   The rumbling of distant thunder echoed from the hilltop.

Translations

Verb

rumbling

1. present participle of rumble

English

Etymology

From Middle French commocion, from Latin comm?ti?nem, accusative singular of comm?ti?, from comm?tus, perfect passive participle of commove?.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /k??m??.??n/
• (US) IPA^(key): /k??mo?.??n/
• Rhymes: -????n, -o???n

Noun

commotion (countable and uncountable, plural commotions)

1. A state of turbulent motion.
2. An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
3. (euphemistic) Sexual excitement.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:commotion

Derived terms

• commotional

Related terms

Translations

French

Pronunciation

Noun

commotion f (plural commotions)

1. A violent collision or shock; concussion
2. shock, surprise

Further reading

• “commotion” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).