Difference between Hullabaloo and Agitation

What is the difference between Hullabaloo and Agitation?

Hullabaloo as a noun is an uproar or fuss. while Agitation as a noun is the act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.

Hullabaloo

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An uproar or fuss.

Agitation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with irregular action; commotion.A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical excitement; perturbation.Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest discussion; debate.

Example sentence: I was in a state of gnawing, sensuous agitation that excited continually both blood and nerves when I sketched out the music for 'Tannhauser' and brought it to completion.

We hope you now know whether to use Hullabaloo or Agitation in your sentence.

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