[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/agitation/)

[dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [A](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/a/) / agitation

# agitation

noun (agitation; uncountable; an agitation — a campaign)

«agitation» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. Agitation is a worried, nervous or upset feeling that makes you restless. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/#m1)
2. Agitation is shaking or stirring something, such as a liquid. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/#m2)
3. Agitation is public campaigning or protest to make people demand change. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/#m3)

### In the lessons

Used in stories to show feelings («in great agitation, she paced the room»), in science (agitation of a mixture helps it dissolve), and in history (agitation for votes for women).

### Examples

- He paced up and down in agitation. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/#x1)
- Her agitation grew as the clock ticked. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/#x2)
- The dog showed signs of agitation during the fireworks. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/#x3)
- Agitation helps the sugar dissolve faster. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/#x4)
- The washing machine cleans clothes by agitation. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/#x5)
- There was agitation in the streets for fairer laws. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/#x6)
- Before Jack and his mother had recovered from their alarm and agitation, a beautiful lady stood before them. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/#x7)

### Note

Verb: «agitate». Adjective: «agitated» (worried and restless). In science, agitation = stirring or shaking, which speeds up dissolving.

## In Jewish tradition

Used in stories to show feelings («in great agitation, she paced the room»), in science (agitation of a mixture helps it dissolve), and in history (agitation for votes for women).

### Examples

- Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, even by reason of mine agitation that is in me. (Writings JOB.20.2, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/agitation/#x1)

### Note

Verb: «agitate». Adjective: «agitated» (worried and restless). In science, agitation = stirring or shaking, which speeds up dissolving.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «agitation» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/agitation/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«agitation» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/agitation.html) on Mova free.
- [Trees and pragmatics of «agitation» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/agitation/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«agitation» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/agitation.html) on Mova free.