Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Agitation

• (n.) 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 agitation.
• (n.) A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation; as, to cause any one agitation.
• (n.) Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.; as, the antislavery agitation; labor agitation.
• (n.) Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

Synonyms of Agitation

• Ferment
• Fermentation
• Tempestuousness
• Unrest
• Excitement
• Turmoil
• Upheaval
• Hullabaloo

Antonyms of Agitation

• Calmness

Homophones of Agitation