Added 30 September 2026
agitation
/ædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ noun
In Latin: vibrātiō Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about agitation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
During a storm the sea is in agitation.
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A disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind; an emotion combining irritation, restlessness and aggravation; a feeling of being riled up or bothered to the point of experiencing distress and tension.
She causes great agitation within me.
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Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
the antislavery agitation
Origin
From French agitation, from Latin agitātiō (“movement, agitation”).
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