English dictionary

agitation

/,/&//dZ//I/'t/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

noun.state

Source: WordNet 3.0
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

noun.state

Synonyms ferment fermentation tempestuousness unrest

Source: WordNet 3.0
the feeling of being agitated; not calm

noun.feeling

Antonyms calmness

Source: WordNet 3.0
disturbance usually in protest

noun.act

Synonyms excitement hullabaloo turmoil upheaval

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
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 <i>agitation</i>.

noun

Source: webster1913