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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