Meaning & Definition of Agitate in English
English⟶
Agitate
/æʤətet/
verb
1. Try to stir up public opinion
synonym:
- agitate,
- foment,
- stir up
2. Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
- "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
synonym:
- agitate,
- rouse,
- turn on,
- charge,
- commove,
- excite,
- charge up
3. 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"
synonym:
- crusade,
- fight,
- press,
- campaign,
- push,
- agitate
4. Move very slightly
- "He shifted in his seat"
synonym:
- stir,
- shift,
- budge,
- agitate
5. Move or cause to move back and forth
- "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"
- "My hands were shaking"
synonym:
- shake,
- agitate
6. Change the arrangement or position of
synonym:
- agitate,
- vex,
- disturb,
- commove,
- shake up,
- stir up,
- raise up