Agitate Common

Origin: Latin suffix -ate

Agitate has 7 different meanings across 1 category:

Definitions

Verb

try to stir up public opinion

agitate foment stir up

cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

"The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"

agitate rouse turn on charge commove excite charge up

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

"The liberal party pushed for reforms"

"She is crusading for women's rights"

"The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"

crusade fight press campaign push agitate

move very slightly

"He shifted in his seat"

stir shift budge agitate

move or cause to move back and forth

"The chemist shook the flask vigorously"

"My hands were shaking"

shake agitate

change the arrangement or position of

agitate vex disturb commove shake up stir up raise up

To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).

Example Sentences

"The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" verb

"The liberal party pushed for reforms" verb

"She is crusading for women's rights" verb

"The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate" verb

"He shifted in his seat" verb

"The chemist shook the flask vigorously" verb

"My hands were shaking" verb