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agitate

/ˈædʒɪteɪt/

Translations

agitateverb

agitated

Past Simple

agitated

Past Participle

agitating

Gerund

/ˈædʒɪteɪt/

troublerPour une perturbation morale ou émotionnelle.

The news of the layoffs agitated the employees, causing unrest in the office.

La nouvelle des licenciements a troublé les employés, provoquant des tensions dans le bureau.

agiterEn parlant d’un liquide, d’une surface ou d’un objet; idée de mouvement brusque ou de mise en mouvement.

She agitated the bottle to mix the contents thoroughly.

Elle a agité la bouteille pour mélanger soigneusement son contenu.

Additional translations

agiterDans un contexte politique ou social : susciter, remuer l’opinion ou mener une campagne de protestation.

Synonyms

Antonyms

agitateverb

To disturb or excite emotionally; to stir up.

The news of the layoffs agitated the employees, causing unrest in the office.

To move or force into violent, irregular action.

The strong winds agitated the surface of the lake, creating large waves.

To shake or move briskly.

She agitated the bottle to mix the contents thoroughly.

To attempt to arouse public feeling or influence public opinion for or against something.

The activists agitated for better working conditions in the factory.

To campaign or protest vigorously in pursuit of a political or social cause.

The students agitated against the proposed tuition hike.