kerfuffle: alternatives and connections

An unnatural, violent, and unvoluntary contraction of the muscular parts of an animal body.

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A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise. The wave of shock sometimes trav…

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Tumult; disturbance; disorder.

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Falling or striking upon, as a ray of light upon a reflecting surface.

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To strike and dash about, as water, mud, etc.; to plash.

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To change the place of in any manner; to move.

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A violent disturbance of the atmosphere, attended by wind, rain, snow, hail, or thunder and lightning; hence, often, a heavy fall of rain, snow, or h…

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An extensive current of wind, rushing with great velocity and violence, and commonly attended with rain, hail, or snow; a furious storm.

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The commotion or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar, and confusion of voices; hurly-burly; noisy confusion.

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Harassing labor; trouble; molestation by tumult; disturbance; worrying confusion.

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The act of upheaving, or the state of being upheaved; esp., an elevation of a portion of the earth's crust.

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Great tumult; violent disturbance and noise; noisy confusion; bustle and clamor.

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Want of order or regular disposition; lack of arrangement; confusion; disarray; as, the troops were thrown into disorder; the papers are in disorder.

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Disturbed or violent motion; agitation.

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The act or rending asunder, or the state of being rent asunder or broken in pieces; breach; rent; dilaceration; rupture; as, the disruption of rocks…

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An interruption of a state of peace or quiet; derangement of the regular course of things; disquiet; disorder; as, a disturbance of religious exercis…

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To vibrate or move quickly; as, a bird flutters its wings.

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Bustle; stir; commotion; ado.

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