The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion; as, the sea after a storm is in agitation.
A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation; as, to cause any one agitation.
Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.; as, the antislavery agitation; labor agitation.
Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.
the act or an instance of agitating something : a moving back and forth or with an irregular, rapid, or violent action
a state or feeling of being agitated and restless
a state of excessive psychomotor activity accompanied by increased tension and irritability
a persistent and sustained attempt to arouse public feeling or influence public opinion (as by appeals, discussions, or demonstrations)