Definitions for agitate

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agitate ag·i·tate

Spelling: [aj-i-teyt]

IPA: /ˈædʒ ɪˌteɪt/

Agitate is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 77 anagrams from letters in agitate (aaegitt).

Definitions for agitate

verb (used with object)

1. to move or force into violent, irregular action:
2. to shake or move briskly:
3. to move to and fro; impart regular motion to.
4. to disturb or excite emotionally; arouse; perturb:
5. to call attention to by speech or writing; discuss; debate:
6. to consider on all sides; revolve in the mind; plan.

verb (used without object)

1. to arouse or attempt to arouse public interest and support, as in some political or social cause or theory:

Origin of agitate

1580-90; Latin agitātus (past participle of agitāre to set in motion), equivalent to ag- (root of agere to drive) + -it- frequentative suffix + -ātus Examples for agitate

Zamora was handsome, passionate, and used his time on The Real World to educate and agitate.

When they are out of power Republicans agitate to cut taxes and oppose tax increases.

Their leaders said some 20,000 people turned out to agitate in the Russian capital; officials put the number lower, around 8,000.

Under that law every problem you agitate here is already solved.

I see how the questions that agitate this country interest you.

He is always calling on “we,” “the population,” or “the people” to rally in the streets and agitate for a better future.

We cannot be judges of his policy, or the great events which agitate Europe.

"When we get back home we can agitate for a mission to come here," Tance said.

An American first lady was embracing a brand known for its willingness to push boundaries, to agitate, and even to offend.

In 1831, a movement was on foot to agitate the question of abolishing slavery.