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agitation
UK /ædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ US /ædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
noun 5
Definitions
noun
1
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.
2
A disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind.
She causes great agitation within me.
3
Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
the antislavery agitation
labor agitation
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 […]
[…] the project now in agitation […]
5
Putting into motion by shaking or stirring, often to achieve mixing.
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