AGITATION Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

agitation

noun

ˌa-jə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of agitation

as in frenzy

a state of wildly excited activity or emotion knew immediately, from the horses' agitation, that something terrible was happening

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as in anxiety

an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble experienced a great deal of agitation over whether she had an appropriate dress for her husband's inauguration

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Recent Examples of agitation But Sunday saw a different degree of agitation compared to the first two. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Within two weeks, later symptoms may include anxiety, confusion, agitation, hallucinations, being very thirsty but panicked by fluids, having lots of saliva and aggressive behavior like thrashing and biting. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The Soviet Union embraced Lenin’s concept of agitation—the use of emotional slogans and half-truths to influence the masses. — Marc Fisher, New Yorker, 30 July 2026 This elusive phenomenon, responsible for so much confusion and agitation, was a hallmark of the intellectual movement known as French theory, or more frequently, theory. — Emily Eakin, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for agitation

Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitation

Noun

The frenzy followed Beijing’s decision in the mid-1980s to ban imports of almost all blood products – except human albumin – amid growing fears over the global HIV/AIDS crisis.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Preece instead has embraced the frenzy of racing around his roots as a rallying point for his last-ditch charge at the Chase.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of frenzy

Noun

Through the help of new and old audio tapes and Manson family members, Berlinger argues that the murderous rampage began with a botched drug deal by a man named Bobby Beausoleil.

— Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026
The rampage caused more property damage, additional crashes between other vehicles and ultimately injuries to three people who were treated at a hospital.

— Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of rampage

Noun

The frenzy followed Beijing’s decision in the mid-1980s to ban imports of almost all blood products – except human albumin – amid growing fears over the global HIV/AIDS crisis.

— CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Now, as my anxiety climbed, the smell was becoming inseparable from the fear.

— Ledio Cakaj, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of fear

Noun

Buteau’s Coco makes off with a bit more meat on the bone, though her messy divorce, complicated relationship with her ex, and profound rage are too often leaned on as our Big!

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Symptoms range from feelings of rage or shame to thoughts of suicide.

— Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rage

Noun

The Lincoln has been at sea for an extended deployment during the Iran war, which sparked concerns among lawmakers and military families after reports of the crew’s worsening mental health and conditions aboard.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In Utah, training starts with the basics of how AI works to teach an understanding of AI bias, hallucinations, ethical concerns and data privacy needs, Winters said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of concern

Noun

In recent weeks, family members of Lincoln service members voiced worries about deteriorating mental health conditions aboard the ship, as well as sanitary conditions and food shortages.

— Khaled Wassef, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
That reflects how the world's second-largest economy remains insulated from global capital markets — and faces a deflationary environment, in contrast to inflation worries elsewhere.

— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of worry

Noun

Global economic instability has created unease at home, and a property crisis coupled with high youth unemployment has convinced some residents that securing a stable job within the government is the best path.

— Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
There's more unease about opportunities among younger generations.

— Anthony Salvanto, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026