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Agitation

/ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

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📖 Definitions of "Agitation"

noun

1
The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
"After a storm the sea is in agitation."
2
A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation.
"She causes great agitation within me."
3
Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
"After this conflict pro-independence agitation temporarily died down."
4
Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

🔄 Synonyms of "Agitation"

7 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
turmoilnoun	A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
upheavalnoun	Disruptive change, from one state to another.
excitementnoun	(uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
hullabaloonoun	A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar.
unrestnoun	A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.
fermentnoun	To react, using fermentation; especially to produce alcohol by aging or by allowing yeast to act on sugars; to brew.
fermentationnoun	(biochemistry) Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide

↔️ Antonyms of "Agitation"

Words with the opposite meaning.

Word	Definition
calmnessnoun	(uncountable) The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Agitation"

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Word	Definition
unrestnoun	A state of trouble, confusion and turbulence, especially in a political context; a time of riots, demonstrations and protests.
hullabaloonoun	A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar.
turmoilnoun	A state of great disorder or uncertainty.
upheavalnoun	Disruptive change, from one state to another.
excitementnoun	(uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
fermentnoun	Something, such as a yeast or barm, that causes fermentation.
fermentationnoun	(biochemistry) Any of many anaerobic biochemical reactions in which an enzyme (or several enzymes produced by a microorganism) catalyses the conversion of one substance into another; especially the conversion (using yeast) of sugars to alcohol or acetic acid with the evolution of carbon dioxide
commotionnoun	An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
tumultnoun	Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
uproarnoun	Loud, confused noise, especially when coming from several sources.
noisenoun	(uncountable) Various sounds, usually unwanted or unpleasant.
stirnoun	The act or result of stirring (moving around the particles of a liquid etc.)
fussnoun	(countable or uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
disturbancenoun	The act of disturbing, being disturbed.
nervousnessnoun	The state or quality of being nervous.
restlessnessnoun	The state or condition of being restless; an inability to be still, quiet, at peace or comfortable.
shakingnoun	A movement that shakes.
shakenoun	The act of shaking or being shaken; tremulous or back-and-forth motion.
anxietynoun	An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.
hecklingnoun	The act of one who heckles.