agitation

1. The act of agitating or the state of being agitated.
2. Extreme emotional disturbance; perturbation.
3. The stirring up of public interest in a matter of controversy, such as a political or social issue.

noun

1. The condition of being physically agitated: commotion, convulsion, turbulence. See calm/agitation.
2. A state of discomposure: dither, fluster, flutter, perturbation, tumult, turmoil, upset. Informal lather, stew. See calm/agitation.
3. An interruption of regular procedure or of public peace: commotion, disorder, disturbance, helter-skelter, stir, tumult, turbulence, turmoil, uproar. Informal flap, to-do. See calm/agitation, order/disorder.

Definition: anxiety
Antonyms: calmness, relaxation

1. the shaking of a substance, either for mixing ingredients or to remove debris or buildup from an object within the substance, such as a removable oral prosthetic. 2. the intentional, usually mild, disturbance of the skin, mucosa, or other surface (e.g., with a wooden interdental cleaner or probe instrument) to determine if infection or disease is present. If agitated surfaces bruise or bleed easily, or are otherwise disrupted (e.g., develop a lesion), the presence of a pathology should be suspected. 3. a psychosomatic condition represented by uncontrollable or excessive body movements. The psychological aspect may often indicate the presence of unresolved stress.

1. The process of providing gentle motion in mixed concrete, just sufficient to prevent segregation or loss of plasticity.
2. The mixing and homogenization of slurries or finely ground powders by air or mechanical means.

"Restlessness" redirects here. For other uses, see Restless.

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Agitation may refer to:

• emotional state of excitement or restlessness
  • psychomotor agitation, an extreme form of the above, which can be a side effect of antipsychotic medication
  • agitation due to dementia
• agitation (action), putting into motion by shaking or stirring
• political agitation, political activities in which an agitator urges people to do something
• Agitated, a B-Side from the band Muse

See also

• Agitator (disambiguation)

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