the act or process of agitating; state of being agitated

She left in great agitation.

persistent urging of a political or social cause or theory before the public.

Also called psychomotor agitation. psychological and physical restlessness, manifested by pacing, hand-wringing, or other activity, sometimes occurring as a symptom of severe depression, schizophrenia, or other mental disorder.

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churning , commotion , discomposure , disturbance , rocking , stirring , tizzy , tossing , turbulence , turmoil , unrest , upheaval , convulsion , dither , fluster , flutter , perturbation , tumult , upset , disorder , helter-skelter , stir , uproar , bustle , confusion , discussion , emotional , estuation , excitement , ferment , flurry , flustration , fury , rampage , snit , storm , trepidation , ventilation , violence