agitation

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Synonyms: animation, imitation, agitative, cogitation, agitator, aviation, cavitation, ditation, habitation, agitating, arietation

Antonyms: animation, imitation, agitative, cogitation, agitator, aviation, cavitation, ditation, habitation, agitating, arietation

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Noun

1. The act of [[agitate|agitating]], or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with [[violence]], or with [[irregular]] action; [[commotion]].
2. 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]].
3. Excitement of [[public]] [[feeling]] by discussion, appeals, etc.
4. {{lb|en|archaic}} [[examine|Examination]] or [[consideration]] of a subject in [[controversy]], or of a [[plan]] proposed for [[adoption]]; [[earnest]] [[discussion]]; [[debate]].
5. Putting into motion by shaking or stirring, often to achieve mixing.

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