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Definition agitate in American English

agitate verb

verb
/ˈædʒɪˌteɪt/
1

to try to cause social or political changes by arguing or protesting, or through other political activity

Example

students agitating for more freedom

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2

to make someone worried or upset

Example

a question that has always agitated the scientific world

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3

to shake something

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Definition agitate in American English