Agitation
/ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
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Definition
(noun) The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
Sentence Examples
He sat down to recover from his agitation.
Fred's agitation has now subsided, and he's sleeping peacefully.
CEFR Practice Quiz
He showed signs of extreme ____ as the deadline for the task approached.