Synonyms for

Agitating

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

Definition

causing someone to feel anxious or nervous; stirring up public concern about an issue

Synonyms & similar words

vex provoking stir agitative shake disturb chargeup fight raiseup budge shift excite agitate turnon campaign charge shakeup rouse press stirup foment push calm crusade commove disturbing unsettling bothering annoying irritating provoking vexing worrying flustering disconcerting distressing discomposing unsettling ruffling disquieting flurrying perturbing disrupting troubling alarming

Example sentences

  1. The dog barking was agitating to the cat.
  2. The news was agitating for the people in the city.
  3. The movie was agitating for the young children.
  4. The teacher was agitating for the students to do their homework.
  5. The storm was agitating for the people on the beach.

Quotes

  • I think the agitation I'm seeing around the country is about the country changing.
  • I'm not agitated by people being different. I'm agitated by the fact that they are not being treated fairly and equally.
  • It's not just what we do, it's how we do it. And the attitude is really important. The whole agitation is not to be angry. It's to be peaceful.

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