agitation

• Nom désignant un état de nervosité, d'inquiétude ou de trouble, ainsi que l'action de remuer ou secouer vigoureusement quelque chose.

A noun referring to a state of nervousness, unrest, or disturbance, or the act of stirring or shaking something vigorously.

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1. State of anxiety or nervousnessB2formal

   A state of being troubled, nervous, or disturbed.

   Agitation nerveuse

   • His agitation was obvious as he paced back and forth.
   • She tried to hide her agitation during the interview.
   • The constant noise caused a feeling of agitation in the room.

   Synonymesanxietyconcerndisquietdistressnervousnessperturbationturmoilunrestupsetworry

   Antonymescalmcomposureequanimitypeaceserenitytranquility

2. Political or social unrestB2formal

   Public protest or action aimed at achieving political or social change.

   Agitation politique ou sociale

   • The workers' agitation for better wages grew louder.
   • Political agitation led to widespread demonstrations.
   • The government tried to suppress the agitation for reform.

   Synonymesactivismcampaigningdisturbancefermentincitementprotestturmoilunrestupheaval

   Antonymescalmorderpeacestabilitytranquility

3. Physical stirring or shakingC1formal

   The action of stirring or shaking something vigorously.

   agitation physique

   • The agitation of the liquid helped dissolve the powder.
   • Constant agitation of the mixture is required for the reaction.
   • The machine uses mechanical agitation to blend the ingredients.

   Synonymesbeatingchurningjoltingmixingrockingshakingstirring