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Agitation refers to the process of moving something forcefully or violently. (noun)

An example of agitation is when a lake is choppy due to wind.

Agitation is the state of feeling irritated or restless. (noun)

An example of someone who is in a state of agitation is a person who is mad at his relative because of something unkind which was said but does not know what to say or do.

See agitation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See agitation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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