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agitate

[ˈædʒɪteɪt]

agitate Definition

  • 1to make someone feel anxious or troubled
  • 2to stir or disturb a liquid or substance by shaking or stirring it vigorously
  • 3to campaign publicly for or against something

Using agitate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "agitate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The news agitated him and he couldn't sleep.

  • Example

    She agitated the mixture until it was smooth.

  • Example

    The group is agitating for better working conditions.

  • Example

    The politician agitated the crowd with his speech.

agitate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for agitate

Antonyms for agitate

Phrases with agitate

  • to publicly campaign for or demand something

    Example

    The workers are agitating for higher wages.

  • to publicly campaign against or oppose something

    Example

    The activists are agitating against the new law.

  • to stir or disturb the water, typically to attract fish

    Example

    He agitated the water to attract the fish.

Origins of agitate

from Latin 'agitatus', past participle of 'agitare', meaning 'to set in motion'

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Summary: agitate in Brief

'Agitate' [ˈædʒɪteɪt] can mean to make someone feel anxious or troubled, as in 'The news agitated him and he couldn't sleep.' It can also mean to stir or disturb a liquid or substance by shaking or stirring it vigorously, as in 'She agitated the mixture until it was smooth.' Additionally, 'agitate' can mean to campaign publicly for or against something, as in 'The group is agitating for better working conditions.'