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agitating

/ˈædʒɪteɪtɪŋ/

agitatingadjective

more agitating

Comp.

most agitating

Super.

/ˈædʒɪteɪtɪŋ/

/ˈædʒɪˌteɪtɪŋ/

Translations

inquiétantQui cause de l’inquiétude ou du trouble.

The agitating news about the impending storm caused panic among the residents.

Les nouvelles inquiétantes concernant la tempête imminente ont provoqué la panique parmi les habitants.

Additional translations

troublantPlus littéraire ou contextuel ; insiste sur l’effet de trouble.

agitantQui agite, remue ou soulève ; emploi fréquent dans un contexte concret ou matériel.

agitantQui suscite l’agitation ou l’intérêt public.

Definitions

Causing disturbance or excitement.

The agitating news about the impending storm caused panic among the residents.

Stirring up public interest or concern.

The agitating speech by the activist inspired many to join the protest.

Moving so as to stir or shake a liquid, substance, or object.

The agitating paddles of the washing machine moved the clothes back and forth.

Synonyms

agitatingnoun

/ˈædʒɪteɪtɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun denoting the act or process of agitating.

Translations

agitationDans un contexte politique ou militant.

Persistent agitating for electoral reform eventually led to legislative changes.

L’agitation persistante en faveur d’une réforme électorale a fini par entraîner des changements législatifs.

Definitions

The act or process of campaigning or stirring up public concern for a cause.

Persistent agitating for electoral reform eventually led to legislative changes.

Synonyms

agitateverb

agitating

ing-form

agitated

Past Simple

agitated

Past Participle

agitating

ing-form

/ˈædʒɪteɪt/

Translations

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.

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.

Additional translations

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

Definitions

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.

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