1. a state of anxiety, nervousness, or emotional disturbance
2. the action of making something move vigorously or stirring it up
3. public campaigning to bring about political or social change

Examples

• The patient showed signs of agitation before the surgery.
• Her constant agitation made it difficult for her to concentrate.
• The agitation of the washing machine mixed the clothes thoroughly.
• Gentle agitation helped dissolve the powder in the solution.
• The workers’ agitation for better wages lasted several weeks.
• Political agitation spread throughout the country.
• The agitation in his voice revealed his deep concern.