agitating (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈædʒɪteɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Causing someone to feel troubled, nervous, or angry.
Examples
The constant news reports about the crisis were agitating him.
She found the incessant chatter of her colleagues agitating.
His persistent questioning was agitating the witness.
How to Use agitating
- agitate for (prepositional phrase)
- To publicly campaign to achieve or change something. — "The union members were agitating for better wages."
- agitate about (prepositional phrase)
- To cause worry or unrest about a particular issue. — "The rumors were agitating people about the company's future."
- agitate someone (collocation)
- To make someone feel nervous, troubled, or angry. — "The constant delays were agitating him."
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