agitate (Meaning)
agitate (v)
try to stir up public opinion
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
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
move very slightly
move or cause to move back and forth
change the arrangement or position of
agitate (v. t.)
To move with a violent, irregular action; as, the wind agitates the sea; to agitate water in a vessel.
To move or actuate.
To stir up; to disturb or excite; to perturb; as, he was greatly agitated.
To discuss with great earnestness; to debate; as, a controversy hotly agitated.
To revolve in the mind, or view in all its aspects; to contrive busily; to devise; to plot; as, politicians agitate desperate designs.
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agitate Sentence Examples
- The activist sought to agitate the public by raising awareness about environmental issues.
- Political leaders often use speeches to agitate for change and rally support for their causes.
- The persistent noise from the construction site began to agitate the residents in the neighborhood.
- The controversial decision by the government continued to agitate the citizens, leading to protests.
- The union members decided to agitate for better working conditions through strikes and demonstrations.
- His inflammatory comments were intended to agitate the audience and provoke a reaction.
- The opposition party used the media to agitate against the policies of the ruling government.
- The constant criticism from the media began to agitate the public figure, who felt unfairly targeted.
- The sudden change in policy agitated the employees, leading to a tense atmosphere in the workplace.
- The activist group organized a march to agitate for equal rights and social justice.
FAQs About the word agitate
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The activist sought to agitate the public by raising awareness about environmental issues.
Political leaders often use speeches to agitate for change and rally support for their causes.
The persistent noise from the construction site began to agitate the residents in the neighborhood.
The controversial decision by the government continued to agitate the citizens, leading to protests.
