agitation
/ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
noun
- A state of anxiety, nervousness, or worry.
- His agitation was obvious as he paced back and forth.
- The loud thunder caused agitation in the dog.
- She was in a state of agitation before her job interview.
- Public campaigning or protest for a political or social cause.
- The student agitation resulted in changes to school policy.
- Labor unions are known for their agitation for workers' rights.
- The political agitation led to a large protest in the city.
- The action of stirring or shaking something, especially a liquid.
- The chemist used a stirrer for the agitation of the solution.
- The agitation of the washing machine helps clean the clothes.
- Constant agitation of the mixture prevents it from settling.