tr.v. com·moved, com·mov·ing, com·moves 1. To cause to move with force or violence; agitate; disturb. 2. To rouse strong feelings in; excite. [Middle English commeven, from Old French commovoir, commeuv-, from Latin commovēre; see COMMOTION.] |
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