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agitate
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The Silver Music Box
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At first she appeared dazed, only the rapid fluttering of her eyelashes betraying her agitation.†
p. 4.3

agitation = the act of stirring up (emotionally or physically); or a state of emotional unrest
Clara tried to conceal her agitation, but the tremor in her voice gave her away.†
p. 71.5
He tapped the surface of the desk in agitation, then suddenly stood.†
p. 72.9
Clara was pacing up and down in agitation.†
p. 102.6
She's so often absent and agitated.†
p. 166.2 *

agitated = not calm; or stirred up (often emotionally)
Peter's voice was sharp with agitation.†
p. 245.9

agitation = the act of stirring up (emotionally or physically); or a state of emotional unrest

Definitions:

(1) (agitate)
to stir up or shake -- emotionally (as when people are angered or upset) or physically (as when a washing machine cleans clothes)
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)