agitation meaning and definition

AGITATION noun

Definition of agitation (noun)

1. a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
2. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
   • "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest"
   • synonyms: ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrest
3. the feeling of being agitated; not calm
   • antonym: calmness
4. disturbance usually in protest
   • synonyms: excitement, hullabaloo, turmoil, upheaval
5. the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)