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agitation vs stew

stew vs agitation

agitation and stew both are nouns.

agitation is not a verb while stew is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
agitation Yes No No No
stew Yes No Yes No
As nouns, stew is a hyponym of agitation; that is, stew is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than agitation:
  • agitation: a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
  • stew: agitation resulting from active worry
Other hyponyms of agitation include disturbance, perturbation, upset, fret, lather, sweat, swither, dither, flap, fuss, pother, tizzy, tailspin.
agitation (noun) stew (noun)
disturbance usually in protest food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables
the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously) agitation resulting from active worry
the feeling of being agitated; not calm
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
agitation (verb) stew (verb)
cook slowly and for a long time in liquid
bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
be in a huff; be silent or sullen
Difference between agitation and stew

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