Agitator: meaning, definitions and examples

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agitator

 

[ หˆรฆdส’ษชหŒteษชtษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

political

A person who tries to stir up public opinion, often in a disruptive or controversial manner.

Synonyms

instigator, provocateur, troublemaker

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.
Context #2 | Noun

appliance

A device or mechanism that shakes or stirs something.

Synonyms

mixer, shaker, stirrer

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น agitador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค•เคธเคพเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Agitator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ agitator

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ agitator

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‡ๅ‹•่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท agitateur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ agitador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ajitatรถr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ ๋™์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุญุฑุถ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ agitรกtor

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ agitรกtor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็…ฝๅŠจ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ agitator

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆsingamaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏะณั–ั‚ั‚ะตัƒัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ’แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ aqitator

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,664, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.