AGITATE

(verb) change the arrangement or position of
synonyms : commove , disturb , raise up , shake up , stir up , vex
The servant agitated the tables and chairs while cleaning. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
"The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
synonyms : charge , charge up , commove , excite , rouse , turn on
(verb) move or cause to move back and forth
"The chemist shook the flask vigorously", "My hands were shaking"
synonyms : shake
(verb) move very slightly
"He shifted in his seat"
synonyms : budge , shift , stir
(verb) try to stir up public opinion
synonyms : foment , stir up
The unions were agitating for a higher pay. -added by naila_inlas
He was accused of fomenting violence. -added by nithi
(verb) 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"
synonyms : campaign , crusade , fight , press , push

Mnemonics for agitate

(Tag: ) Agitate rhymes with Irritate. You get agitated if somebody constantly irritates you.
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(Tag: ) agitate - a gitar stir and disturb many people
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(Tag: ) a "gitar" sound disturbs many people from sleep
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(Tag: ) Agitate sounds like "HESITATE"-suppose u r giving presentation in class & u r hesitating because ur classmates r disturbing u...so agitate mean DISTURB
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(Tag: ) tate sounds like TAIT(australian bowler)when he is bowling the batsmen gets disturbed
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(Tag: ) AGITATE<===> हलचल मचाना (pr. \\halachal machana \\ )[TransitiveVerb] Example:The students agitated in front of the Vice Chancellors office. AGITATE<===> आंदोलन करना (pr. \\Anadolan karana \\ )[Noun]
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