AGITATE
Scrabble letter values: A1G2I1T1A1T1E1 = 8
Definition
- verb try to stir up public opinion. — synonyms: foment, stir_up
- verb cause to be agitated, excited, or roused. — synonyms: rouse, turn_on, charge, commove, excite, charge_up
- verb exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person. — synonyms: crusade, fight, press, campaign, push
- verb move very slightly. — synonyms: stir, shift, budge
- verb move or cause to move back and forth. — synonyms: shake
- verb change the arrangement or position of. — synonyms: vex, disturb, commove, shake_up, stir_up, raise_up
Examples
- “The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks”
- “be an advocate for”
- “The liberal party pushed for reforms”