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agitation definition

agi·ta·tion (aj′ə tā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. an agitating or being agitated; violent motion or stirring
  2. emotional disturbance or excitement
  3. discussion meant to stir up people and produce changes

Etymology: Fr < L

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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