agitate

verb
/ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪt/

Meaning

to stir up feelings or disturb; to campaign for change

Example Sentences

The protesters agitated for better working conditions.

Example Expressions

agitate for

Synonyms

provoke, disturb, excite, campaign, stir

Antonyms

calm, soothe, pacify

Collocations

agitate for rights, agitate strongly, agitate against

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