Synonyms for agitation
ˌædʒ ɪˈteɪ ʃənag·i·ta·tion

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1. agitationnoun

   Synonyms:
   tremor, emotion, perturbation, excitement, trepidation, commotion

2. agitationnoun

   The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

   After a storm the sea is in agitation.

   Synonyms:
   excitement, tremor, commotion, trepidation, emotion, perturbation

3. agitationnoun

   A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation.

   She causes great agitation within me.

   Synonyms:
   trepidation, perturbation, tremor, commotion, excitement, emotion

4. agitationnoun

   Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.

   Synonyms:
   trepidation, emotion, excitement, perturbation, tremor, commotion

5. agitationnoun

   Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

   Synonyms:
   tremor, emotion, commotion, perturbation, trepidation, excitement

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:4.0 / 1 vote

1. agitation

   A storm is properly a disturbance of the atmosphere, with or without rain, snow, hail, or thunder and lightning. Thus we have rain-storm, snow-storm, etc., and by extension, magnetic storm. A tempest is a storm of extreme violence, always attended with some precipitation, as of rain, from the atmosphere. In the moral and figurative use, storm and tempest are not closely discriminated, except that tempest commonly implies greater intensity. We speak of agitation of feeling, disturbance of mind, a storm of passion, a tempest of rage.

   Synonyms:
   disturbance, storm, tempest

   Antonyms:
   calm, fair weather, hush, peace, serenity, stillness, tranquillity

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1. agitationnoun

   a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance

   Synonyms:
   excitement, unrest, ferment, fermentation, hullabaloo, tempestuousness, upheaval, turmoil

   Antonyms:
   calmness

2. agitation, ferment, fermentation, tempestuousness, unrestnoun

   a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

   "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest"

   Synonyms:
   excitement, zymolysis, fermenting, unrest, ferment, fermentation, hullabaloo, zymosis, tempestuousness, upheaval, turmoil

   Antonyms:
   calmness

3. agitationnoun

   the feeling of being agitated; not calm

   Synonyms:
   excitement, unrest, ferment, fermentation, hullabaloo, tempestuousness, upheaval, turmoil

   Antonyms:
   calmness

4. agitation, excitement, turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloonoun

   disturbance usually in protest

   Synonyms:
   fervor, upthrow, upthrust, tempestuousness, turmoil, turbulence, excitement, unrest, ferment, hullabaloo, uplift, excitation, exhilaration, fervour, fermentation, convulsion, tumult, upheaval, inflammation

   Antonyms:
   calmness

5. agitationnoun

   the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)

   Synonyms:
   excitement, unrest, ferment, fermentation, hullabaloo, tempestuousness, upheaval, turmoil

   Antonyms:
   calmness

Matched Categories

1. • Disturbance
   • Feeling
   • Motion
   • Psychological State
   • Turbulence

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1. agitationnoun

   Synonyms:
   agitating, shaking, shake, concussion

2. agitationnoun

   Synonyms:
   disturbance, jarring, commotion, convulsion, ferment, storm, tumult, turmoil

3. agitationnoun

   Synonyms:
   excitement, emotion, perturbation, trepidation, discomposure, distraction, PUCKER, ruffle, flutter, hurry, tremor, fever, fret

4. agitationnoun

   Synonyms:
   discussion, disputation, debate, controversy, canvassing, ventilation

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1. agitationnoun

   Synonyms:
   commotion, disturbance, perturbation, excitement, flustration, discomposure, unrest, turmoil, estuation, discussion, ventilation

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1. List of paraphrases for "agitation":

   restlessness, unrest, turmoil, commotion, upheaval, shaking, excitement, nervousness, fuss, turbulence, incitement

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How to use agitation in a sentence?

1. Raneshwar Sing Kishan:

   Janlokpal agitation turned out to be a drama secretly orchestrated by Govt and its top committee members who duped citizens are now seen enjoying prized positions in Government only .Hope Farmers protest do not come out in the same way.

2. Drew Astolfi:

   It took a little bit of agitation and cajoling. But for a lot of people, it wasn't enough to get them to file, for a lot of those people, you needed to tell them we're going to have a night where we're talking to an accountant.

3. Dharmendra Malik:

   If the government is keen to ensure that the agitation ends, it should concede our demands. That will be a sure-shot way to end the protest.

4. Akinremi Bolaji:

   A camp generally is not a luxury hotel, but when people have waited for some time agitation comes in.

5. Eugene V. Debs:

   If it had not been for the discontent of a few fellows who had not been satisfied with their conditions, you would still be living in caves. Intelligent discontent is the mainspring of civilization. Progress is born of agitation. It is agitation or stagnation.