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AGITATE

(verb)

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There are 6 meanings of the word Agitate.

How to pronounce agitate:

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Agitate - as a verb

Try to stir up public opinion

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
foment11stir up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
provoke16stimulate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

Example: "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12charge upcommove16excite15rouse5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disturb10trouble9upset7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
calm8

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

Example: "The liberal party pushed for reforms"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
campaign15crusade10fight12press7push9

Move very slightly

Example: "He shifted in his seat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
budge9shift11stir4

Move or cause to move back and forth

Example: "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
shake12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Change the arrangement or position of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
commove16disturb10raise upstir upvex13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displace13move9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The protesters agitated for stricter gun control laws."
"The loud music in the party agitated the neighbors."
"I try not to agitate my little sister by taking her toys."
"The news of the impending layoffs agitated the employees."
"The rough seas agitated the fishermen, making it difficult for them to navigate."
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Word Game Points

Is AGITATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, agitate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AGITATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is AGITATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, agitate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AGITATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is AGITATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, agitate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AGITATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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