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to agitate
01
to make someone feel annoyed, anxious, or angry
Transitive: to agitate sb
Examples
The constant noise from the construction site agitated the residents.
02
to organize or promote efforts to raise public awareness and concern about an issue
Intransitive: to agitate for a cause
Examples
The activists agitated for stronger environmental protection laws.
03
to shake or move something quickly and energetically
Transitive: to agitate sth
Examples
She agitated the jar to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
04
to move something in a quick, uneven, or forceful manner
Transitive: to agitate sth
Examples
The strong winds agitated the water, making the waves crash violently.
