agitation

noun

Etymology: From French agitation, from Latin agitātiō (“movement, agitation”).

1. The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being disrupted with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

   “During a storm the sea is in agitation.”

2. A disturbance of personal tranquillity; disturbance of someone's peace of mind; an emotion combining irritation, restlessness and aggravation; a feeling of being riled up or bothered to the point of experiencing distress and tension.

   “She causes great agitation within me.”

3. Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.

   “the antislavery agitation”

   “labor agitation”

4. Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

   “[…] a logical agitation of the matter […]”

   “[…] the project now in agitation […]”

5. Putting into motion by shaking or stirring, often to achieve mixing.