agitation

noun
UK: /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/
US: /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/

  1. A state of anxiety or nervous excitement.

    1. I felt agitation before my test. [ ] [ ]
    2. The news caused widespread agitation among the residents of the town. [ ] [ ]

  2. Public expression of protest or demand for change.

    1. There was some agitation for his release. [ ] [ ]
    2. Political agitation increased as the elections drew closer and closer. [ ] [ ]

  3. The action of briskly stirring or disturbing something, especially a liquid.

    1. The agitation of the water created waves. [ ] [ ]
    2. The agitation of the chemicals caused a bubbling reaction in the beaker. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

unease disturbance anxiety turmoil excitement stirring
agitation verb

  1. To stir up or disturb (a liquid or other substance) briskly.

    1. Agitate the water before adding salt. [ ] [ ]
    2. Please agitate the solution to ensure it mixes well and reacts evenly. [ ] [ ]

  2. To make (someone) troubled or nervous.

    1. Don't agitate the dog, he might bite. [ ] [ ]
    2. The constant questioning began to agitate the witness on the stand. [ ] [ ]

  3. To campaign to arouse public concern about an issue in the hope of prompting action.

    1. They agitate for better healthcare. [ ] [ ]
    2. Activists agitate for political reform and social change within the nation. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "agitation" in English means: A state of anxiety or nervous excitement., Public expression of protest or demand for change., The action of briskly stirring or disturbing something, especially a liquid..

The phonetic transcription of "agitation" is /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "agitation": unease, disturbance, anxiety, turmoil, excitement, stirring.

Example usage of "agitation": "I felt agitation before my test.". More examples on the page.