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   agitation

   /ˌadʒɪˈteɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a state of anxiety or nervous excitement: "she was wringing her hands in agitation" Similar anxietyperturbationdisquietdistressconcerntroublealarmworryupsetnervous excitementrare:disconcertmentOpposite calmnessrelaxation
   • 2. brisk stirring or disturbance of a liquid: "the techniques mostly involve agitation by stirring" Similar stirringwhiskingbeatingchurningshakingturbulencetossingblendingwhippingfoldingrollingjolting
   • 3. the arousing of public concern about an issue and pressing for action on it: "widespread agitation for social reform" Similar campaigningstrivingbattlingfightingstrugglingcrusadingarguingargumentwranglingdebatediscussionrabble-rousingprovocationstirring upcommotion
   • ▪ a public demonstration. Indian

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘action, being active’): from Latin agitatio(n-), from the verb agitare (see agitate).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAGITATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Agitation means worry and anxiety, or the situation in which people protest or argue for a change. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and its usage in sentences from the Hansard archive.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › agitationAgitation Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Agitation is the act or an instance of agitating something, or a state of being restless, nervous, or irritable. It can also refer to a political attempt to influence public opinion. See synonyms, examples, and word history of agitation.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › agitationAGITATION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Agitation is the state of being anxious, bothered, or worried, or the act of shaking up, stirring up, or causing something to move around roughly. It can also mean the persistent urging of a political or social cause before the public.

6. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › symptomsAgitation: What It Is, Causes, Treatment & Types - Cleveland...

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   Jun 24, 2024 · Agitation is a feeling of irritability, mental distress or severe restlessness. It may feel like inner tension. And it often involves involuntary (out of your control) behaviors that serve no clear purpose, like fidgeting. Agitation can range from mild to severe and can develop rapidly or slowly. It can be brief or long-lasting.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › agitationagitation noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of agitation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › agitationAgitation - definition of agitation by The Free Dictionary

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   Agitation is a state of excitement, disturbance, or worry, or the act of stirring up public opinion for or against something. Find synonyms, antonyms, related words, and usage examples from various sources and genres.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'agitation' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   Agitation is the movement of one or more components of a mixture to improve contact.