What does agitation mean?
Agitation means The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion..
Agitation
/ædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ · noun
Meaning
The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion..
Definitions by Sense
- The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
- A disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind.
- Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
- (archaic) Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.
- Putting into motion by shaking or stirring, often to achieve mixing.
Example Sentences
During a storm the sea is in agitation.
She causes great agitation within me.
the antislavery agitation
labor agitation
After this conflict pro-independence agitation temporarily died down.
[…] religious agitations […]
[…] a logical agitation of the matter […]
[…] the project now in agitation […]
Synonyms for agitation
Antonyms for agitation
Related Words
Word Forms
- agitations
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for agitation?
Common synonyms include emotion, commotion, excitement, trepidation.
What is the opposite of agitation?
Possible antonyms include calmness.
How do you use agitation in a sentence?
During a storm the sea is in agitation.
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