agitate in German
agitate in German is aufregen, aufwiegeln, aus der Fassung bringen — agitate means to make someone anxious, upset, or unsettled.
agitate in German
aufregen
aufwiegeln
aus der Fassung bringen
durcheinander bringen
erregen
aufrühren
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
aufwirbeln
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
aufwühlen
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
debattieren
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
diskutieren
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
durchrühren
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
What does "agitate" mean?
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verb To make someone anxious, upset, or unsettled.
"The news of the delay agitated the already nervous passengers."
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verb To shake or stir something with force.
"Agitate the mixture gently before pouring it into the mould."
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verb To campaign publicly and persistently for a political or social cause.
"Activists agitated for years to get the law changed."
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agitate in a sentence
- The news of the delay agitated the already nervous passengers.
- Loud noises seem to agitate the baby.
- Agitate the mixture gently before pouring it into the mould.
- Activists agitated for years to get the law changed.
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What is "agitate" in German?
"agitate" in German is aufregen, aufwiegeln, aus der Fassung bringen. agitate means: To make someone anxious, upset, or unsettled.
How do you use "agitate" in a sentence?
Example: "The news of the delay agitated the already nervous passengers." In German, "agitate" is aufregen, aufwiegeln, aus der Fassung bringen.
Are there other ways to say "agitate" in German?
Yes — German has 11 translations listed for "agitate": aufregen, aufwiegeln, aus der Fassung bringen, durcheinander bringen, erregen, aufrühren.
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