Associations to the word «Agitate»

Wiktionary

AGITATE, verb. To move with a violent, irregular action; as, the wind agitates the sea; to agitate water in a vessel.
AGITATE, verb. (rare) To move or actuate.
AGITATE, verb. To stir up; to disturb or excite; to perturb; as, he was greatly agitated.
AGITATE, verb. To discuss with great earnestness; to debate; as, a controversy hotly agitated.
AGITATE, verb. To revolve in the mind, or view in all its aspects; to contrive busily; to devise; to plot; as, politicians agitate desperate designs.

Dictionary definition

AGITATE, verb. Try to stir up public opinion.
AGITATE, verb. Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks".
AGITATE, verb. 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".
AGITATE, verb. Move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat".
AGITATE, verb. Move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking".
AGITATE, verb. Change the arrangement or position of.

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada