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Agitating: meaning, definitions and examples

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agitating

 

[ ˈaʤɪˌteɪtɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a political context

Causing or tending to cause agitation; disturbing or exasperating.

Synonyms

inflammatory, provocative, provoking

Examples of usage

  • The agitating speech riled up the crowd.
  • The agitating behavior of the protesters led to clashes with the police.
Context #2 | Verb

in a social context

Stir up public opinion to promote a cause or disperse as a crowd.

Synonyms

incite, provoke, stir up

Examples of usage

  • The activist group agitated for better working conditions.
  • The students agitated for more transparency in the school's decision-making process.

Translations

Translations of the word "agitating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agitante

🇮🇳 उत्तेजित करने वाला

🇩🇪 aufwühlend

🇮🇩 menggelisahkan

🇺🇦 збуджуючий

🇵🇱 wzburzający

🇯🇵 動揺させる

🇫🇷 agitant

🇪🇸 agitante

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici

🇰🇷 불안하게 하는

🇸🇦 مُثير

🇨🇿 podněcující

🇸🇰 rozrušujúci

🇨🇳 令人不安的

🇸🇮 vzbujajoč

🇮🇸 örvandi

🇰🇿 қоздырғыш

🇬🇪 აღელვებული

🇦🇿 qıcıqlandırıcı

🇲🇽 agitante

Word origin

The word 'agitating' originated from the Latin word 'agitatus', which means 'stirred up'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, particularly in political and social movements where individuals or groups seek to inspire change through active agitation. The term has evolved to encompass both the act of causing agitation and the state of being agitated, reflecting its dynamic and impactful nature.

See also: agitate, agitated, agitatedly, agitation, agitator.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,935, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.