noun
agitator
AD-zhih-tay-tuh
noun
1
Someone who stirs up strong feelings or pushes others toward political action, often seen as a troublemaker.
"The government branded him a dangerous agitator."
2
A device that shakes or stirs, such as the paddle inside a washing machine.
"The washing machine's agitator had stopped turning."
How to Use Agitator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA person who stirs up political unrest, or a machine part that stirs or shakes something.
Word Forms
agitators plural
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Etymology
Formed from "agitate" plus the agent suffix "-or," meaning "one who agitates."