1. states of anxiety, nervousness, or emotional disturbance
2. vigorous actions or efforts to bring about political or social change
3. physical shakings or stirrings of something

Examples

• The patient’s agitations increased as the surgery approached.
• Political agitations swept through the country during the election year.
• Her constant agitations made it difficult for others to remain calm.
• The agitations of the washing machine could be heard throughout the house.
• Labor agitations led to significant workplace reforms.
• The doctor prescribed medication to reduce his agitations.
• Social agitations often precede major cultural changes.