Agitator: meaning, definitions and examples
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agitator
[ หรฆdสษชหteษชtษr ]
political
A person who tries to stir up public opinion, often in a disruptive or controversial manner.
Synonyms
instigator, provocateur, troublemaker.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| agitator |
Used to describe someone who is actively trying to provoke political or social change by stirring up peopleโs emotions and passions. This term is often but not always neutral, depending on the context.
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| troublemaker |
A more general term for someone who causes problems or disturbances, often used to describe someone in a negative light.
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| provocateur |
Typically describes someone who deliberately causes trouble or stimulates strong reactions, often in a deceptive or underhanded way. This term has a negative connotation.
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| instigator |
Refers to someone who persuades others to take part in something, often seen as the person who starts trouble or conflict. It can have a negative connotation.
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Examples of usage
- The agitator was arrested for inciting violence during the protest.
- The political agitator was known for his fiery speeches.
- The agitator was accused of spreading false information to manipulate public opinion.
appliance
A device or mechanism that shakes or stirs something.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| agitator |
Commonly used in industrial or mechanical settings to describe a device or component that stirs or mixes substances.
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| mixer |
Generally used to refer to a kitchen appliance that blends ingredients together, often in cooking and baking contexts.
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| shaker |
Typically used to describe a container used for mixing drinks, particularly in bartending. It can also refer to containers for seasoning (like salt and pepper).
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| stirrer |
Often refers to a utensil used for stirring liquids or mixtures, usually in kitchen or laboratory settings.
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Examples of usage
- The washing machine agitator helps to clean the clothes by moving them around in the water.
- The agitator in the mixer blends the ingredients together effectively.
Translations
Translations of the word "agitator" in other languages:
๐ต๐น agitador
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคธเคพเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Agitator
๐ฎ๐ฉ agitator
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะณััะฐัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ agitator
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅ่
๐ซ๐ท agitateur
๐ช๐ธ agitador
๐น๐ท ajitatรถr
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ๋์
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุญุฑุถ
๐จ๐ฟ agitรกtor
๐ธ๐ฐ agitรกtor
๐จ๐ณ ็ ฝๅจ่
๐ธ๐ฎ agitator
๐ฎ๐ธ รฆsingamaรฐur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าฏะณัััะตััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแแขแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aqitator
๐ฒ๐ฝ agitador
Etymology
The word 'agitator' originated in the early 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'agitator', meaning 'a person who drives cattle'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to someone who stirs up public opinion or causes unrest. The term has been used in both political and mechanical contexts, reflecting its dual nature as a troublemaker and a device that stirs or shakes.
See also: agitate, agitated, agitatedly, agitating, agitation.