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   Ag·i·ta·tion

   /ˌajəˈtāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. a state of anxiety or nervous excitement: "she was wringing her hands in agitation" Similar anxietyperturbationdisquietdistressconcerntroublealarmworryupsetnervous excitementrare:disconcertmentOpposite calmnessrelaxation
   • 2. the action of briskly stirring or disturbing something, especially a liquid: "the techniques mostly involve agitation by stirring" Similar stirringwhiskingbeatingchurningshakingturbulencetossingblendingwhippingfoldingrollingjolting
   • 3. the action of arousing public concern about an issue and pressing for action on it: "widespread agitation for social reform" Similar campaigningstrivingbattlingfightingstrugglingcrusadingarguingargumentwranglingdebatediscussionrabble-rousingprovocationstirring upcommotion

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘action, being active’): from Latin agitatio(n-), from the verb agitare (see agitate).

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAGITATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AGITATE definition: 1. to make someone feel worried or angry: 2. to argue forcefully, especially in public, in order…. Learn more.

3. www.medicine.com › condition › agitationAgitation: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment - Medicine.com

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   Nov 11, 2019 · Agitation is an emotional state of restlessness, uneasiness, or excitement. It may be brought on by certain stimuli or come on out of the blue.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishagitated adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of agitated adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAGITATION definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   2 days ago · Agitation is the movement of one or more components of a mixture to improve contact. Vigorous agitation of liquids, particularly water, will cause a reduction in the agglomeration of the liquid and change its normal properties.

6. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK493153Agitation - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

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   Jul 17, 2023 · Agitation is a feeling of irritability or severe restlessness. It is a common sight in psychiatry units, emergency departments, and long-term care facilities, and it is managed differently depending on the setting and the person addressing it.

7. medlineplus.gov › ency › articleAgitation: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

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   Apr 30, 2022 · Agitation is an unpleasant state of extreme arousal. An agitated person may feel stirred up, excited, tense, confused, or irritable.

8. www.womenshealthmag.com › health › a60722310High-Functioning Anxiety: Definition, Symptoms, How To Cope

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   5 days ago · Overthinking and overanalyzing. Fear of disappointing or upsetting others. Self-doubt. Having racing thoughts. Not being able to relax. Being excessively detail-oriented. Physical symptoms can ...