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agitation

/ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/ /æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

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

Examples :

"After a storm the sea is in agitation."
mind emotion condition

Related Words

Illustration examination

examination noun

/ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of examining.

"The examination of the patient's symptoms took several hours. "

Illustration independence

independence noun

/ɪndɪˈpɛndəns/

The state or quality of being independent; freedom from dependence; exemption from reliance on, or control by others; self-subsistence or maintenance; direction of one's own affairs without interference.

"The student's desire for independence led her to move out of her parents' house after graduating high school. "

Illustration excitement

excitement noun

/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/

The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).

"The children's excitement about the school trip was obvious in their chattering. "

Illustration disturbance

disturbance noun

/dɪˈstɜːbn̩s/ /dɪˈstɝbn̩s/

The act of disturbing, being disturbed.

"The loud music from next door caused a significant disturbance during my study session. "

Illustration curriculum

curriculum noun

/kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/

The set of courses, coursework, and their content, offered at a school or university.

"The school's new curriculum includes more hands-on science projects. "

Illustration controversy

controversy noun

/ˈkɑntɹəˌvɝsi/ /kənˈtɹɒvəsi/

A debate or discussion of opposing opinions; (generally) strife.

"The school board's decision to change the school mascot caused a lot of controversy. "

Illustration temporarily

temporarily adverb

/ˈtɛmp(ə)ɹəɹəli/ /ˌtɛmpəˈɹɛɹəli/

For a limited period of time; not permanently.

"The store is temporarily closed for renovations. "

Illustration perturbation

perturbation noun

/ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃən/ /ˌpɜːrtərˈbeɪʃn/

Agitation; the state of being perturbed

"The unexpected power outage caused a significant perturbation in the office's workflow. "

Illustration agitating

agitating verb

/ˈædʒɪteɪtɪŋ/

To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).

"He was greatly agitated by the news."

Illustration consideration

consideration noun

/kənˌsɪdəˈɹeɪʃən/

The thought process of considering, of taking multiple or specified factors into account (with of being the main corresponding adposition).

"After much consideration, I have decided to stay."

Illustration discussion

discussion noun

/dɪsˈkʊʃən/ /dɪˈskʌʃən/

Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

"My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

Illustration tranquillity

tranquillity noun

/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/

The state of being tranquil

"The quiet tranquillity of the library allowed her to concentrate on her studies. "