Synonyms for

Agitate

Verb / ˈædʒʌˌteɪt / Another word for agitate — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To make someone feel worried or angry

Synonyms & similar words

disturb calm chargeup stirup crusade rouse campaign vex push shift press raiseup shakeup commove excite stir foment budge turnon charge shake fight bother annoy irritate provoke disturb rouse trouble unsettle upset vex fluster disquiet incite stimulate excite animate galvanize spur rouse

Example sentences

  1. The washing machine agitates the clothes to get them clean.
  2. The loud noise from the construction site will agitate the neighbors.
  3. The politician's speech agitated the crowd.
  4. The barking dog next door is starting to agitate me.
  5. The coach's speech agitated the team to play harder.

Quotes

  • I never will be a party to agitating trouble where there is none.
  • I don't think I'm a celebrity. I'm just a guy from east Texas who loves cars and airplanes. - Caroll Shelby
  • The best way to avoid trouble is not to agitate it.

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