agitation

noun5

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.

   • After this conflict pro-independence agitation temporarily died down.
4. •
   Putting into motion by shaking or stirring, often to achieve mixing.
5. •
   (no longer used) Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

   • […] a logical agitation of the matter […] — 1692