agitation

  1. Noun.  The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
  2. Noun.  A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation.
  3. Noun.  Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
  4. Noun.  Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

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