Meaning & Definition of Agitation in English
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Agitation
/æʤəteʃən/
noun
1. A mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
synonym:
- agitation
2. A state of agitation or turbulent change or development
- "The political ferment produced new leadership"
- "Social unrest"
synonym:
- agitation,
- ferment,
- fermentation,
- tempestuousness,
- unrest
3. The feeling of being agitated
- Not calm
synonym:
- agitation
4. Disturbance usually in protest
synonym:
- agitation,
- excitement,
- turmoil,
- upheaval,
- hullabaloo
5. The act of agitating something
- Causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
synonym:
- agitation
Examples of using
Fred's agitation has now subsided, and he's sleeping peacefully.