agitate (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈædʒɪteɪt/
Definition
To disturb or excite someone, especially by making them angry or anxious; to argue or campaign vigorously for some change or reform.
Examples
The constant rumors began to agitate the already nervous employees.
Activists worked tirelessly to agitate for better working conditions.
How to Use agitate
- agitate for (prepositional phrase)
- To campaign or argue strongly in support of a particular cause or action. — "The students will agitate for lower tuition fees."
- agitate against (prepositional phrase)
- To campaign or argue strongly in opposition to something. — "Citizens gathered to agitate against the proposed development."
- agitate someone (collocation)
- To make someone feel anxious, upset, or angry. — "His constant complaining began to agitate his colleagues."
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