agitation

/ad͡ʒ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃ(ə)n/

ad͡ʒ · ꞮTEꞮ · ʃ(ə)n (3 syllables)

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Definition

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

Etymology

From French agitation, from Latin agitātiō (“movement, agitation”).

Example Sentences

  • "During a storm the sea is in agitation."
  • "She causes great agitation within me."
  • "the antislavery agitation"
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