agitate — to make someone feel worried, troubled, or nervous
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone feel worried, troubled, or nervous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈædʒɪteɪt/
Example Sentences
- The washing machine agitates clothes to remove dirt.
- My cat gets agitated every time the doorbell rings, thinking it's an alien invasion.
- Students agitated for longer lunch breaks and shorter math classes.
agitate
VERB[/ˈædʒɪteɪt/]
to make someone feel worried, troubled, or nervous
Boss agitating worried employees with angry outburst
When noise begins to agitate, close your eyes and meditate!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'agitatus,' the past participle of 'agitare,' meaning 'to set in motion' or 'to drive.' The root 'agere' means 'to do' or 'to act,' combined with the frequentative suffix '-itate' indicating repeated action.
Breakdown
ag- (to do/act) + -itate (frequentative suffix indicating repeated action) + -e (infinitive ending) = agitate (to repeatedly stir up or disturb)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The washing machine agitates clothes to remove dirt.”
“My cat gets agitated every time the doorbell rings, thinking it's an alien invasion.”
“Students agitated for longer lunch breaks and shorter math classes.”
“Don't agitate the bees unless you want to run like you're in an action movie.”
“The controversial speech agitated the entire community.”
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