Agitation
/ædʒɪˈteɪʃən/
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Meaning
Question
Definitions
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a feeling of mental uneasiness or turmoil
/ædʒɪˈteɪʃən/
nounneutralIntermediate
General
a state of mental turmoil or excitement
Political agitation in the country was on the rise.
How It's Used
Psychology
"The agitation caused by the traumatic event led to severe anxiety."
From Old French agitation, from Latin agitatio - a shaking, from agitare - to shake.
First used in English in the late 15th century.
Memory tip
Imagine a shaken can, symbolizing inner turmoil.
Practice
Base: agitate
aggitacionagitashun
Usage
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