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- [aj-i-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌædʒ ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
- /ˌædʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [aj-i-tey-shuh n]
- /ˌædʒ ɪˈteɪ ʃən/
Definitions of agitation word
- uncountable noun agitation If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice. 3
- noun agitation a state of excitement, disturbance, or worry 3
- noun agitation the act of moving something vigorously; the shaking or stirring of something 3
- noun agitation the act of attempting to stir up public opinion for or against something 3
- noun agitation an agitating or being agitated; violent motion or stirring 3
- noun agitation emotional disturbance or excitement 3
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Origin of agitation
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < Latin agitātiōn- (stem of agitātiō); see agitate, -ion
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Parts of speech for Agitation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agitation popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for agitation
noun agitation
- unrest — lack of rest; a restless, troubled, or uneasy state; disquiet: the unrest within himself.
- turmoil — a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions.
- disturbance — the act of disturbing.
- upheaval — strong or violent change or disturbance, as in a society: the upheaval of war.
- turbulence — the quality or state of being turbulent; violent disorder or commotion.
Antonyms for agitation
noun agitation
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- tranquility — quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
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