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agitation Synonyms

Another word for agitation

Choosing another word for agitation depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A state of anxiety, nervous excitement, or emotional disturbance.

Usage Example

"She paced the waiting room in obvious anxiety while awaiting news from the surgeon."

Strongest
anxiety
perturbation
Strong
disquiet
restlessness
unease
nervousness
distress
turmoil

• noun (Context 2)

Persistent campaigning, public discussion, or protest aimed at arousing public support for a political or social cause.

Usage Example

"Widespread political campaigning eventually led the government to pass sweeping labor reforms."

Strong
campaigning
activism
protest
incitement
ferment
unrest

• noun (Context 3)

The brisk physical action of stirring, shaking, or disturbing a liquid or substance.

Usage Example

"The chemical solution requires continuous stirring for ten minutes to ensure the powder dissolves completely."

Strongest
stirring
shaking
Strong
churning
commotion
turbulence

Opposites of agitation

The opposite of agitation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calmness
tranquility
stillness
serenity
composure
immobility
peace
pacification
See all opposites of agitation

• Nearby Words

agitate
agitated
agitatedly
agitation
agitator
aglaonema
agleam

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Agitation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/agitation
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