单词	agitation
释义	agitation noun ag·​i·​ta·​tion ˌa-jə-ˈtā-shən  plural agitations 1 : the act or an instance of agitating something : a moving back and forth or with an irregular, rapid, or violent action In candy making, this agitation usually consists of working the chocolate back and forth on a marble surface with a large scraper. Rose Levy Beranbaum The technology is based on the controlled agitation of concentrated ore particles with precisely determined amounts of acid. Corale L. Brierley 2 : a state or feeling of being agitated and restless nervous agitation Holmes was for the moment as startled as I. His hand closed like a vice upon my wrist in his agitation. Arthur Conan Doyle She sat some time in a good deal of agitation, listening, trembling, and fearing to be sent for every moment … Jane Austen : a state of excessive psychomotor activity accompanied by increased tension and irritability … characterized by prominent agitation, irritability, and delusions … Oliver Freudenreich et al. Propranolol and other beta-blockers suppress physical symptoms of agitation and anxiety by slowing down the sympathetic nervous system. The Harvard Mental Health Letter 3 : a persistent and sustained attempt to arouse public feeling or influence public opinion (as by appeals, discussions, or demonstrations) political agitation … makes it clear that this assertive attitude of black women was essential during the agitation for civil rights. Gloria Naylor agitational ˌa-jə-ˈtā-shnəl  -shə-nᵊl adjective Synonyms deliriousness delirium distraction fever feverishness flap frenzy furor furore fury hysteria rage rampage uproar See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History First Known Use 1547, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition agitation noun ag·​i·​ta·​tion ˌa-jə-ˈtā-shən : the act of agitating : the state of being agitated agitation of the water's surface He spoke with increasing agitation about the situation. Medical Definition agitation noun ag·​i·​ta·​tion ˌaj-ə-ˈtā-shən  : a state of excessive psychomotor activity accompanied by increased tension and irritability agitation noun 1 as in frenzy a state of wildly excited activity or emotion knew immediately, from the horses' agitation, that something terrible was happening Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance frenzy rampage rage hysteria delirium fury feverishness fever confusion uproar furore furor distraction chaos turmoil deliriousness commotion disorder flap disturbance stir pandemonium tumult havoc clamor bedlam ruckus tempest hubbub brouhaha bustle clatter ruction storm hullabaloo fuss rumpus squall shindy hurly-burly stew hoo-hah bother hoo-ha to-do Antonyms & Near Antonyms calmness tranquility peace quietude calm restfulness placidity tranquillity stillness serenity quiet still peacefulness repose sereneness tranquilness See More 2 as in anxiety an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble experienced a great deal of agitation over whether she had an appropriate dress for her husband's inauguration Synonyms & Similar Words anxiety fear concern worry unease concernment uneasiness disquietude nervousness fearfulness apprehension disquiet apprehensiveness tension perturbation anxiousness uncertainty solicitude agita discomfort panic desperation nervosity anguish stress sweat disturbance distress care discomposure tremor dread desperateness doubt consternation jumpiness vexation dismay angst upset strain alarm jitters edginess torment distraction incertitude suspense franticness misgiving hand-wringing compunction presentiment alarum qualm scruple foreboding cold feet Antonyms & Near Antonyms unconcern calmness ease tranquility peace quietude contentment calm placidity tranquillity content easiness serenity relief quiet peacefulness placidness comfort solace sereneness consolation tranquilness See More
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