agitation

[ aj-i-tey-shuhn ]

/ ˌædʒ ɪˈteɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act or process of agitating; state of being agitated: She left in great agitation.

persistent urging of a political or social cause or theory before the public.

Also called psychomotor agitation. psychological and physical restlessness, manifested by pacing, hand-wringing, or other activity, sometimes occurring as a symptom of severe depression, schizophrenia, or other mental disorder.

Origin of agitation

1560–70; <Latin agitātiōn- (stem of agitātiō); see agitate, -ion

SYNONYMS FOR agitation

1 tumult, storm; unrest, disquiet; struggle, conflict; perturbation, ado.

2 debate, discussion, argument.

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synonym study for agitation

1. Agitation, disturbance, excitement, turmoil imply inner unrest, uneasiness, or apprehension. Agitation implies a shaken state of emotions, usually perceptible in the face or movements: With evident agitation she opened the telegram. Disturbance implies an inner disquiet caused by worry, indecision, apprehension, or the like: Long-continued mental disturbance is a cause of illness. Excitement implies a highly emotional state caused by either agreeable or distressing circumstances: excitement over a proposed trip, unexpected good news, a fire. Turmoil suggests such a struggle or conflict of emotions that one is unable to think consecutively: Her thoughts were in a hopeless turmoil.

OTHER WORDS FROM agitation

ag·i·ta·tion·al, adjectiveo·ver·ag·i·ta·tion, nounpre·ag·i·ta·tion, nounpro·ag·i·ta·tion, adjective

re·ag·i·ta·tion, nounsu·per·ag·i·ta·tion, nounun·der·ag·i·ta·tion, noun

Words nearby agitation

agita, agit. ante us., agitate, agitated, agitated depression, agitation, agitato, agitator, agit. bene, agitpop, agitprop

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Example sentences from the Web for agitation

Instead of the agitation I had feared, I found myself able to paint there tranquilly.
Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show|Robert W. Chambers|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hunter Thompson knew the pleasure of agitation required freedom from political fear.
Hunter S. Thompson Was Right About America: It’s Still Freaks vs. Fear|James Poulos|February 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Trapped in the cycle of permanent emergency and perpetual action, he wrote, “servitude has no rest, agitation no pleasure.”
Hunter S. Thompson Was Right About America: It’s Still Freaks vs. Fear|James Poulos|February 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Some patients came in with racing heart rates and agitation, others with low blood pressure and the inability to stay awake.
When Synthetic Pot Kills|Abby Haglage|November 21, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Other effects: agitation, suicidal thoughts, chest pains, high blood pressure, and rapid heartbeat.
What’s the Deal With Bath Salts? FAQ on the Designer Drug|Gregory Gilderman|May 31, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But the agitation and fatigue of the day had been too much for such strength as hers to rally from.
A Canadian Heroine|Mrs. Harry Coghill
Mildred's colour came and went with agitation, and she panted as if her heart would break.
Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3)|William Davy Watson
He felt immensely excited, but could have given no straight name to his agitation.
Madame de Mauves|Henry James
Entering the stable, they found a lantern lighting the gloom, and Diogenes in a state of agitation.
Mistress Anne|Temple Bailey
After Greatrakes had gone, Woodward repaired to the room of his mother, in a state of agitation which we cannot describe.
The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector|William Carleton

British Dictionary definitions for agitation

agitation

/ (ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən) /

noun

a state of excitement, disturbance, or worry

the act of moving something vigorously; the shaking or stirring of something

the act of attempting to stir up public opinion for or against something

Derived forms of agitation

agitational, adjective

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单词	agitation
释义	agitation [ aj-i-tey-shuhn ] / ˌædʒ ɪˈteɪ ʃən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR agitation ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act or process of agitating; state of being agitated: She left in great agitation. persistent urging of a political or social cause or theory before the public. Also called psychomotor agitation. psychological and physical restlessness, manifested by pacing, hand-wringing, or other activity, sometimes occurring as a symptom of severe depression, schizophrenia, or other mental disorder. Origin of agitation 1560–70; <Latin agitātiōn- (stem of agitātiō); see agitate, -ion SYNONYMS FOR agitation 1 tumult, storm; unrest, disquiet; struggle, conflict; perturbation, ado. 2 debate, discussion, argument. SEE SYNONYMS FOR agitation ON THESAURUS.COM synonym study for agitation 1. Agitation, disturbance, excitement, turmoil imply inner unrest, uneasiness, or apprehension. Agitation implies a shaken state of emotions, usually perceptible in the face or movements: With evident agitation she opened the telegram. Disturbance implies an inner disquiet caused by worry, indecision, apprehension, or the like: Long-continued mental disturbance is a cause of illness. Excitement implies a highly emotional state caused by either agreeable or distressing circumstances: excitement over a proposed trip, unexpected good news, a fire. Turmoil suggests such a struggle or conflict of emotions that one is unable to think consecutively: Her thoughts were in a hopeless turmoil. OTHER WORDS FROM agitation ag·i·ta·tion·al, adjectiveo·ver·ag·i·ta·tion, nounpre·ag·i·ta·tion, nounpro·ag·i·ta·tion, adjective re·ag·i·ta·tion, nounsu·per·ag·i·ta·tion, nounun·der·ag·i·ta·tion, noun Words nearby agitation agita, agit. ante us., agitate, agitated, agitated depression, agitation, agitato, agitator, agit. bene, agitpop, agitprop Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for agitation Instead of the agitation I had feared, I found myself able to paint there tranquilly. Read ‘The King in Yellow,’ the ‘True Detective’ Reference That’s the Key to the Show\|Robert W. Chambers\|February 20, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Hunter Thompson knew the pleasure of agitation required freedom from political fear. Hunter S. Thompson Was Right About America: It’s Still Freaks vs. Fear\|James Poulos\|February 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Trapped in the cycle of permanent emergency and perpetual action, he wrote, “servitude has no rest, agitation no pleasure.” Hunter S. Thompson Was Right About America: It’s Still Freaks vs. Fear\|James Poulos\|February 8, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Some patients came in with racing heart rates and agitation, others with low blood pressure and the inability to stay awake. When Synthetic Pot Kills\|Abby Haglage\|November 21, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Other effects: agitation, suicidal thoughts, chest pains, high blood pressure, and rapid heartbeat. What’s the Deal With Bath Salts? FAQ on the Designer Drug\|Gregory Gilderman\|May 31, 2012\|DAILY BEAST But the agitation and fatigue of the day had been too much for such strength as hers to rally from. A Canadian Heroine\|Mrs. Harry Coghill Mildred's colour came and went with agitation, and she panted as if her heart would break. Trevethlan (Vol 3 of 3)\|William Davy Watson He felt immensely excited, but could have given no straight name to his agitation. Madame de Mauves\|Henry James Entering the stable, they found a lantern lighting the gloom, and Diogenes in a state of agitation. Mistress Anne\|Temple Bailey After Greatrakes had gone, Woodward repaired to the room of his mother, in a state of agitation which we cannot describe. The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector\|William Carleton British Dictionary definitions for agitation agitation / (ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən) / noun a state of excitement, disturbance, or worry the act of moving something vigorously; the shaking or stirring of something the act of attempting to stir up public opinion for or against something Derived forms of agitation agitational, adjective Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to agitation unrest, turmoil, disturbance, upheaval, turbulence, tizzy, commotion, stirring, discomposure, churning, rocking, tossing
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agitation

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