agitation

/ˌædʒətˈeɪʃən/ · 4 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
2. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
   “the political ferment produced new leadership”
3. the feeling of being agitated; not calm
4. disturbance usually in protest
5. the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)

Synonyms for agitation

• ferment
• fermentation
• tempestuousness
• unrest
• excitement
• turmoil
• upheaval
• hullabaloo

Antonyms of agitation

• calmness

Words that rhyme with agitation

• operation
• variation
• representation
• separation
• association
• derivation
• elevation
• inclination
• preparation
• application
• combination
• concentration
• formation
• foundation
• generation
• irritation
• organisation
• organization
• presentation
• radiation
• regulation
• relaxation
• replication
• reservation
• restoration
• translation
• accommodation
• administration
• animation
• assimilation