agitation in English dictionary

  • agitation

    Meanings and definitions of "agitation"

    • The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
    • A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation.
    • Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
    • Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.
    • noun
      The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
    • noun
      A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation.
    • noun
      Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
    • noun
      Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.
    • Act of agitating
    • a stirring; a disturbance of tranquility
    • noun
      a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
    • noun
      a state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest"
    • noun
      disturbance usually in protest
    • noun
      the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
    • noun
      the feeling of being agitated; not calm

    Synonyms of "agitation" in English dictionary

    turmoil, disturbance, psychological state are the top synonyms of "agitation" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "agitation" in English dictionary

    calmness is the antonym of "agitation" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of agitation

    • agitation ( plural  agitations)
    • agitation (plural agitations)
  • AGITATION
  • Agitation

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