agitating Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb try to stir up public opinion
   stir up; agitate; foment.
   
2. verb cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
   commove; turn on; excite; charge up; agitate; charge; rouse.
   
   • The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks
3. verb exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
   campaign; agitate; fight; push; crusade; press.
   
   • The liberal party pushed for reforms
   • She is crusading for women's rights
   • The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
4. verb move very slightly
   budge; shift; stir; agitate.
   
   • He shifted in his seat
5. verb move or cause to move back and forth
   agitate; shake.
   
   • The chemist shook the flask vigorously
   • My hands were shaking
6. verb change the arrangement or position of
   raise up; disturb; commove; stir up; vex; shake up; agitate.
   
7. adjective satellite causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
   provoking; agitative.
   
   • a provoking delay at the airport

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