Opposite of plural for a state of peacefulness
“He gazed at the pile of bills and felt a wave of anxiety wash over him.”
Opposite of plural for a state of being composed, typically in the face of adversity
“There was a noticeable agitation in his comportment as he was cross-examined by the prosecutor.”
Opposite of plural for a state of societal peacefulness
“The government's decision to raise taxes was quickly followed by civil unrest.”
Opposite of plural for a state of having clement weather
“The storminess outside would prevent anyone from leaving the home.”
Opposite of plural for a state of being free from noise
“He had trouble sleeping due to the noise from his neighbor's party.”
To make demands, or prove to be testing on
“Their holidays in the woods without Wi-Fi really challenges the kids.”
Opposite of to free from disturbance
“The starving protestors were getting agitated and the president would aggravate the situation by publicly eating an empanada during a live broadcast.”
Opposite of to restore emotional balance
“He remained calm despite his political opponents doing their best to agitate him.”
(calm down) Opposite of to become calm (after feeling agitation or stress)
“He would seethe when he realized he had locked himself out of his apartment yet again.”
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