Synonyms: turmoil, upheaval, hullabaloo, excitement, agitation
Definition: disturbance usually in protest
Similar words: disturbance
Definition: the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
Synonyms: excitation, excitement
Definition: something that agitates and arouses
Usage: he looked forward to the excitements of the day
Similar words: rousing, arousal
Definition: the act of arousing
Usage: the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions
Synonyms: excitement, exhilaration
Definition: the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
Usage: he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed
Similar words: joy, joyfulness, joyousness
Definition: the emotion of great happiness
Synonyms: fervor, fervour, excitation, excitement, inflammation
Definition: the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up
Usage: his face was flushed with excitement and his hands trembled; he tried to calm those who were in a state of extreme inflammation
Similar words: emotional arousal
Definition: the arousal of strong emotions and emotional behavior