Agitation
/ad͡ʒɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
noun
The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.
“After a storm the sea is in agitation.”
A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation.
“She causes great agitation within me.”
Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
“After this conflict pro-independence agitation temporarily died down.”
Synonyms: commotion, emotion, excitement, perturbation, tremor, trepidation