Definitions for agitate

Definitions for (verb) agitate

Main entry: stir up, commove, agitate, disturb, vex, raise up, shake up

Definition: change the arrangement or position of


Main entry: turn on, rouse, excite, charge, charge up, commove, agitate

Definition: cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

Usage: The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks


Main entry: shake, agitate

Definition: move or cause to move back and forth

Usage: The chemist shook the flask vigorously; My hands were shaking


Main entry: budge, shift, stir, agitate

Definition: move very slightly

Usage: He shifted in his seat


Main entry: agitate, foment, stir up

Definition: try to stir up public opinion


Main entry: crusade, press, push, fight, campaign, agitate

Definition: 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

Usage: The liberal party pushed for reforms; She is crusading for women's rights; The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate


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