English Synonym Finder

agitate

Definitions

To make someone troubled or nervous.

To stir or disturb a liquid by moving it vigorously.

To campaign or argue persistently for a social or political cause.

Examples

The constant noise from the construction site began to agitate the residents of the quiet neighborhood.

Do not agitate the mixture too vigorously, or it will become too frothy to use in the recipe.

Synonyms

disturb perturb fluster rouse excite stir provoke

Antonyms

calm soothe pacify quiet settle compose tranquilize