agitation
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1. the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously) (noun.act)
hyponym | : | shaking, |
definition | : | the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | stirring, |
definition | : | agitating a liquid with an implement (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | shake, wag, waggle, |
definition | : | causing to move repeatedly from side to side (noun.act) |
hyponym | : | worrying, |
definition | : | the act of moving something by repeated tugs or pushes (noun.act) |
2. disturbance usually in protest (noun.act)
hypernym | : | disturbance, |
definition | : | the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion (noun.act) |
3. the feeling of being agitated; not calm (noun.feeling)
hypernym | : | feeling, |
definition | : | the experiencing of affective and emotional states (noun.tops) |
hyponym | : | unrest, |
definition | : | a feeling of restless agitation (noun.feeling) |
hyponym | : | stewing, |
definition | : | an extreme state of worry and agitation (noun.feeling) |
hyponym | : | stir, |
definition | : | emotional agitation and excitement (noun.feeling) |
hyponym | : | tumult, turmoil, |
definition | : | violent agitation (noun.feeling) |
4. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development (noun.state)
5. a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance (noun.state)
hyponym | : | tailspin, |
definition | : | loss of emotional control often resulting in emotional collapse (noun.state) |
6. the feeling of being agitated; not calm (noun.feeling)
antonym | : | calmness, |
definition | : | a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement (noun.feeling) |
7. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development (noun.state)
derivation | : | ferment, |
definition | : | work up into agitation or excitement (verb.emotion) |
derivation | : | ferment, |
definition | : | be in an agitated or excited state (verb.emotion) |
derivation | : | stormy, tempestuous, |
definition | : | characterized by violent emotions or behavior (adj.all) |
8. the feeling of being agitated; not calm (noun.feeling)
antonym | : | calmness, |
definition | : | a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement (noun.feeling) |
9. a state of agitation or turbulent change or development (noun.state)
derivation | : | ferment, |
definition | : | work up into agitation or excitement (verb.emotion) |
derivation | : | ferment, |
definition | : | be in an agitated or excited state (verb.emotion) |
derivation | : | stormy, tempestuous, |
definition | : | characterized by violent emotions or behavior (adj.all) |
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