agitation
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ɪˈteɪ noun
2.
persistent urging of a political or social cause or theory before the public.
3.
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.
Related forms
ag·i·ta·tion·al, adjective
o·ver·ag·i·ta·tion, noun
pre·ag·i·ta·tion, noun
pro·ag·i·ta·tion, adjective
re·ag·i·ta·tion, noun
Synonyms
1. tumult, storm; unrest, disquiet; struggle, conflict; perturbation, ado. 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. 2. debate, discussion, argument.
1. tumult, storm; unrest, disquiet; struggle, conflict; perturbation, ado. 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. 2. debate, discussion, argument.
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| —n | |
| 1. | a state of excitement, disturbance, or worry |
| 2. | the act of moving something vigorously; the shaking or stirring of something |
| 3. | the act of attempting to stir up public opinion for or against something |
| agitational | |
| —adj | |
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Word Origin & History
agitation
1560s, "mental tossing to and fro," from L. agitationem (nom. agitatio) "motion, agitation," from agitatus, pp. of agitare "move to and fro," frequentative of agere in its sense of "to drive" (see act).
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Example sentences
They also are sometimes used to treat the restlessness and agitation that can occur with the use of neuroleptics.
Marvel sat on the bench, and although no one took the slightest notice of him, his agitation remained at fever heat.
After a fast-paced workout, the muscles relax and often the worry or agitation eases as well.
And now the time in special is, by privilege to write and speak what may help to the further discussion of matters in agitation.
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