Vocabulary
Agitation
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
a state of anxiety or nervous excitement.
Urdu meaning
بے تاب، ہلچل
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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In such a landscape, agitation without political engagement can become an exercise in futility.
Dawn Editorials —
Protest or strategy?
— 2026-02-15
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Constant agitation and cage-rattling will not get the PTI what it seeks.
Dawn Editorials —
Solo flight
— 2026-01-13
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The agitation gradually turned political, with the protesters calling for the leadership to step down, expressing dissatisfaction in violent ways.
Dawn Editorials —
Troubling events
— 2026-01-11
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Full-blown rabies means a fear of water, aerophobia and agitation; children are among the most impacted.
Dawn Editorials —
Rabies danger
— 2025-12-20
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ISLAMABAD: An official spokesman today [Dec 9] deplored that Kabul Radio was directly inciting the Opposition parties in Pakistan to agitation.
Dawn Editorials —
Fifty years ago Kabul inciting Opposition
— 2025-12-10
Synonyms
anxiety, perturbation, disquiet, distress, concern, trouble, alarm, worry, upset
Antonyms
calmness, relaxation
Curator example
“she was wringing her hands in agitation”
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