agitate (ˈædʒɪˌteɪt
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Definitions
verb
- (tr) to excite, disturb, or trouble (a person, the mind, or feelings); worry
- (tr) to cause to move vigorously; shake, stir, or disturb
- (intr; often foll by for or against) to attempt to stir up public opinion for or against something
- (tr) to discuss or debate in order to draw attention to or gain support for (a cause, etc) ⇒
to agitate a political cause
Alternative Forms
ˈagiˌtated adjective ˈagiˌtatedly adverb Word Origin
C16: from Latin agitātus, from agitāre to move to and fro, set into motion, from agere to act, do
Synonyms
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upset,
worry,
trouble,
disturb,
excite,
alarm,
stimulate,
distract,
rouse,
ruffle,
inflame,
incite,
unnerve,
disconcert,
disquiet,
fluster,
perturb,
faze,
work someone up give someone grief
arouse,
ferment,
