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agitation

[/ˌædʒɪˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: agitações
agitação
1. a state of anxiety, nervousness, or emotional disturbance
She felt a sense of agitation before the important meeting.
Ela sentiu uma sensação de agitação antes da reunião importante.
2. the action of stirring or disturbing something physically
The agitation of the water caused the sediment to rise.
A agitação da água fez com que o sedimento subisse.
3. persistent campaigning or discussion to arouse public concern about an issue
Political agitation led to significant social reforms.
A agitação política levou a reformas sociais significativas.
Synonyms
anxietydisturbanceturbulenceunrestcommotionrestlessness
Antonyms
calmpeacetranquilitycomposureserenity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agitação
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
agitação
same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
agitação
same as standard Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
agitação
identical to Brazilian usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

in a state of agitation
cause agitation
stir up agitation
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