Agitation

From Fresh Dictionary

Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms

English

Etymology

Latin agitatio: compare with French agitation.

Pronunciation

IPA: WEAE /ˈæ.ʤɪˈte.ʃən/

Noun

1. The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion; as, the sea after a storm is in agitation.
2. A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation; as, to cause any one agitation.
3. Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.; as, the antislavery agitation; labor agitation. ``Religious agitations. --Prescott.
4. Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

   A logical agitation of the matter. --L'Estrange.

   The project now in agitation. --Swift.

Synonyms

Emotion; commotion; excitement; trepidation; tremor; perturbation.

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