Definitions
- Referring to the act of stirring or shaking something vigorously. - Describing the act of campaigning or advocating for a cause or issue. - Talking about the state of being disturbed or upset emotionally.
- Describing the state of being emotionally distressed or disturbed. - Referring to the act of overturning or knocking over something. - Talking about the act of interfering with an established situation or plan.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a state of emotional disturbance.
- 2Both words can be used as verbs.
- 3Both words can refer to physical movement or action.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Agitate implies a more intense level of disturbance than upset.
- 2Cause: Agitate often implies a specific cause or issue, while upset can be caused by various factors.
- 3Action: Agitate implies a more proactive or intentional response, while upset can be a more passive reaction.
- 4Physicality: Upset can refer to physical movement or action, while agitate is more commonly used in non-physical contexts.
- 5Connotation: Agitate can have a positive connotation when referring to advocacy or activism, while upset is generally negative in connotation.
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Remember this!
Agitate and upset are both words that describe a state of emotional disturbance. However, agitate is more intense and proactive, often implying a specific cause or issue, while upset is a more general term that can be caused by various factors and can refer to physical movement or action.
