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Word:
agitation
IPA transcription: [,ædʒət'eɪʃən]
Pronunciations of agitation
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
agitation
Meaning:
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
Usage examples
She did her best to mask her agitation
Subtle indications of great mental agitation
But there was as yet little or no antislavery agitation in Illinois.
Beyond doubt he was under the influence of some extraordinary agitation.
Alice Wilson's so bad!" She could say no more, for her breathless agitation.
The violence of her agitation more than distressed me--I was really alarmed by it.
The Major's visit left old John Sedley in a great state of agitation and excitement.
Her cheeks became scarlet; her funny little false curls trembled with her agitation.
That may point to carelessness or it may point to agitation and hurry upon the part of the cutter.
He betrayed neither haste nor agitation; and while he was wrapping up the Bishop's candlesticks, he nibbled at a piece of black bread.
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Elizabeth I of England
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Red Scare
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