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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.
The persistent delays have agitated her.
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.
She used social media to agitate for better healthcare policies.
03
to shake or move something quickly and energetically
Transitive: to agitate sth
Examples
She agitated the jar to mix the ingredients thoroughly.
The machine agitated the mixture, blending it smoothly.
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.
He agitated the papers on his desk while searching for the report.
