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agitating

UK
/ˈædʒɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈædʒɪteɪtɪŋ/

Translations

agitatingadjective
more agitating
Comp.
most agitating
Super.
UK
/ˈædʒɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈædʒɪˌteɪtɪŋ/
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.
Synonyms
disturbing
troubling
upsetting
provocative
excitatory
agitatingnoun
UK
/ˈædʒɪteɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈædʒɪteɪtɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun denoting the act or process of agitating.
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.
Synonyms
agitation
stirring
fomentation
provocation
instigation
stimulation
excitement
unrest
disturbance
energizing
stirring-up
incitement
arousal
agitateverb

agitating

Gerund

agitated
Past Simple
agitated
Past Participle
agitating
Gerund
UK
/ˈædʒɪteɪt/
US
/ˈædʒɪteɪt/
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.
Synonyms
disturb
upset
fluster
fret
worry
trouble
unsettle
stir
shake
rouse
Antonyms
calm
pacify
soothe

Definitions

agitatingadjective
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.
agitatingnoun
The act or process of campaigning or stirring up public concern for a cause.
Persistent agitating for electoral reform eventually led to legislative changes.
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.
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