agitate

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rendre quelqu'un inquiet ou nerveux, ou de susciter l'intérêt ou le soutien du public pour une cause.

A verb used to indicate the act of making someone feel troubled or nervous, or to stir up public concern or support for a cause.

1. Disturb or upsetB2formal

   To make someone feel anxious, nervous, or disturbed.

   Agiter, perturber

   • The news of the accident agitated her greatly.
   • He was agitated by the constant noise outside.
   • Don't agitate the dog; it might bite.

   Synonymesalarmbotherdisconcertdisquietdistressdisturbflusterperturbruffletroubleunnerveunsettleupsetworry

   Antonymescalmcomposepacifyquietreassuresettlesoothetranquilize

2. Stir or shakeB2formal

   To move or shake something vigorously, especially a liquid.

   Agiter (en remuant)

   • Agitate the mixture thoroughly before pouring.
   • The machine agitates the solution to ensure even mixing.
   • She agitated the bottle to dissolve the powder.

   Synonymesbeatchurndisturbshakestirwhipwhisk

   Antonymescalmsettlestill

3. Campaign or protestC1formal

   To campaign or argue publicly for a political or social change.

   faire campagne

   • The group agitated for better working conditions.
   • They agitated against the new law in the streets.
   • Students agitated for reforms in the education system.

   Synonymesactivismcampaigncrusadelobbypressprotestpushstir up

   Antonymesappeasecalmpacifyquiesce