Definition of Agitate
Agitate
ag·i·tate
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To disturb or upset someone's mind or emotions, or to stir up public feeling.
e.g. The politician's speech agitated the crowd, leading to violent protests.
(verb)
to stir something briskly, especially a liquid;
e.g. The lab technician agitated the mixture to dissolve the salt.
(verb)
to arouse public concern about some issue to prompt action;
e.g. The public agitated for reversal of the travel ban.
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