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| agitation |
the stirring up of public unrest or controversy over some social or political issue. [1/3 definitions] |
| agitator |
one who incites unrest or controversy, esp. one who does so for pay or to further a political cause. [1/2 definitions] |
| furor |
a specific uproar or state of unrest, such as that caused by a scandal or incident of injustice. [1/4 definitions] |
| hot spot |
(informal) a region of social or political unrest, potential violence, or the like. [1/4 definitions] |
| turbulence |
commotion, violent disorder, or unrest. [1/2 definitions] |
| turbulent |
in a state of agitation, unrest, or turmoil. [2/3 definitions] |
| unquiet |
characterized by agitation, turbulence, disorder, or unrest. [1/3 definitions] |
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