agitate (ag-i-tate)

Definition


verb.
1 to upset or excite 2 to cause to move in a quick tumbling motion or with force 3 to try to stir up public support

Example Sentence

She tried not to agitate the child with a lot of questions.

Synonyms

distract; disturb; excite; fluster; inflame

Antonyms

calm; lull; peaceful; serene; soothe; still

Rhymes

  • agitate