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agitation

[ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən]

agitation Definition

  • 1a state of anxiety or nervous excitement
  • 2the action of briskly stirring or disturbing something, especially a liquid

Using agitation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "agitation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The news caused great agitation among the public.

  • Example

    He was in a state of agitation before his big presentation.

  • Example

    The agitation of the water made it difficult to see the fish.

  • Example

    She stirred the mixture with agitation, trying to get all the ingredients to blend together.

agitation Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for agitation

Phrases with agitation

  • the act of trying to stir up public opinion for or against something, often related to political issues

    Example

    The political agitation surrounding the election led to heated debates and protests.

  • mental agitation

    a state of mental disturbance or restlessness

    Example

    The constant noise and activity in the city caused him great mental agitation.

  • a vessel used for mixing liquids and keeping them in a state of agitation

    Example

    The chemical plant had several large agitation tanks for mixing their products.

Origins of agitation

from Latin 'agitatio', meaning 'a driving, a putting in motion'

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Summary: agitation in Brief

'Agitation' [ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən] refers to a state of anxiety or nervous excitement, as well as the action of briskly stirring or disturbing something. Examples of 'agitation' include being in a state of agitation before a presentation or the agitation of water making it difficult to see fish. Phrases like 'political agitation' and 'mental agitation' refer to stirring up public opinion or a state of mental disturbance, respectively.