Agitation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Disturbance usually in protest.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

• Turmoil
• Excitement
• Upheaval
• Hullabaloo

Meaning ²

The feeling of being agitated; not calm.

Classification

Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.

Antonyms

• Calmness

Hyponyms

• Turmoil
• Restlessness
• Fidgetiness

Meaning ³

A mental state of extreme emotional disturbance.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

• Psychological Condition
• Mental State
• Mental Condition

Hyponyms

• Swither
• Fuss
• Lather
• Stew
• Flap
• Perturbation
• Upset
• Sweat
• Pother
• Tizzy

Meaning ⁴

A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; "the political ferment produced new leadership"; "social unrest".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Synonyms

• Fermentation
• Tempestuousness
• Unrest
• Ferment

Hypernyms

• Sturm Und Drang
• Upheaval

Meaning ⁵

The act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously).

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Movement
• Move
• Motility

Hyponyms

• Waggle
• Shake