Agitate Definition & Meaning
agitate
- verb
- try to stir up public opinion
- cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
- exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
- move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"
- move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
- change the arrangement or position of
"Agitate" in song lyrics
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"Sane ways agitate"
Jesse Abraham f/ Eric Sosa — One Day -
"Damn I hate, two faced brothers always agitate"
Lootpack — Stylewild -
"Magic and melody tellin me to agitate"
Pep Love — My Energy
Words that rhyme with agitate
Usage tips for "agitate"
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