Agitation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Agitation is a noun meaning The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
Meaning
The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
More Meanings
- A disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind.
- Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
- Putting into motion by shaking or stirring, often to achieve mixing.
- (archaic) Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.
Example Sentences
labor agitation
the antislavery agitation
[…] religious agitations […]
[…] the project now in agitation […]
Word Forms
- agitations
Synonyms for agitation
Depending on context, synonyms include emotion, commotion, excitement, trepidation, tremor, perturbation.
Antonyms for agitation
Common opposites include calmness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unrest, hullabaloo, turmoil, upheaval, excitement, ferment.
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