Agitation

[ædʒɪ'teɪʃ(ə)n] or [,ædʒɪ'teʃən]

Definition

(noun.) the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously).

(noun.) disturbance usually in protest.

(noun.) the feeling of being agitated; not calm.

(noun.) a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; 'the political ferment produced new leadership'; 'social unrest'.

(noun.) a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance.

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Definition

(n.) The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion; as, the sea after a storm is in agitation.

(n.) A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation; as, to cause any one agitation.

(n.) Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.; as, the antislavery agitation; labor agitation.

(n.) Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Agitating, shaking, shake, concussion.[2]. Disturbance, jarring, commotion, convulsion, ferment, storm, tumult, turmoil.[3]. Excitement, emotion, perturbation, trepidation, discomposure, distraction, PUCKER, ruffle, flutter, hurry, tremor, fever, fret.[4]. Discussion, disputation, debate, controversy, canvassing, ventilation.

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