agitation

Definitions

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