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Definition agitate in British English

agitate verb

verb
/ˈædʒɪteɪt/
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 shake something

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3

to make someone worried or upset

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Definition agitate in British English