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- pronunciation:
- ae
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
the act or process of disturbing or stirring up.
The agitation of the laundry in the washing machine helps to remove the dirt.Being suddenly faced with such a decision caused a great deal of agitation of her emotions.- similar words:
- disturbance, turbulence
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definition 2: |
the condition of being stirred up; turmoil or disturbance.
The suspect's agitation increased when the officers began to question him about his past.- antonyms:
- calm, peace, tranquillity
- similar words:
- convulsion, disturbance, nerve, stir, tempest
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definition 3: |
the stirring up of public unrest or controversy over some social or political issue.
The leader of the movement believed that agitation was the only way to bring about change. |
related words: |
activity, ado, disturbance, fluster, nag, tremor, tumult, turmoil, upset |
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derivation: |
agitational (adj.) |
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