ETYM Latin agitatio: cf. French agitation.
1. A mental state of extreme emotional disturbance.
2. A state of agitation or turbulent change or development; SYN. ferment, fermentation, unrest.
3. Disturbance usually in protest; SYN. excitement, turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloo.
4. The act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously).
5. The feeling of being agitated; not calm.
ETYM Old Fren. destorbance.
1. A disorderly outburst or tumult; SYN. disruption, commotion, turmoil, stir, hurly burly, to-do.
2. An unhappy and worried mental state; SYN. perturbation, upset.
3. The act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion.
1. A feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented; SYN. torment.
2. Tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism; SYN. molestation.
ETYM Latin perturbatio: cf. French perturbation.
1. A disposition that is confused or nervous and upset; SYN. fluster.
2. Activity that is an intrusion or interruption; SYN. disturbance.