agitation

• Substantivo que designa um estado de nervosismo, inquietação ou perturbação emocional, bem como a ação de agitar, misturar ou sacudir algo energicamente; também pode indicar movimento intenso ou campanha para promover uma causa.

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.

   Estado de ansiedade ou nervosismo

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanxietyconcerndisquietdistressnervousnessperturbationturmoilunrestupsetworry

   Antônimoscalmcomposureequanimitypeaceserenitytranquility

2. Political or social unrestB2formal

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

   Agitação política

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

   Sinônimosactivismcampaigningdisturbancefermentincitementprotestturmoilunrestupheaval

   Antônimoscalmorderpeacestabilitytranquility

3. Physical stirring or shakingC1formal

   The action of stirring or shaking something vigorously.

   Agitação

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbeatingchurningjoltingmixingrockingshakingstirring