agitation
Pronunciation:
/ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n//æ.d͡ʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/noun
Definitions
The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
Example: After a storm the sea is in agitation.
A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation.
Example: She causes great agitation within me.
Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
Example: After this conflict pro-independence agitation temporarily died down.
Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.