agitate

/ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt//ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/
🔵 Intermediate

Word Statistics

Difficulty LevelIntermediate

Standard vocabulary

Word FrequencyVery Common

Used frequently in everyday conversation

Syllables3

Moderate complexity

Analysis:

  • Common vocabulary word
verb

1. To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).

"He was greatly agitated by the news."

2. To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake.

"the wind agitates the sea"

3. To set in motion; to actuate.

4. To discuss or debate.

5. To revolve in the mind, or view in all its aspects; to consider, to devise.

"politicians agitate desperate designs"

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