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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
verb
aufwiegeln
verb
aus der Fassung bringen
verb
durcheinander bringen
verb
erregen
verb
aufrühren
verb
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
aufwirbeln
verb
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
aufwühlen
verb
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
debattieren
verb
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
diskutieren
verb
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
durchrühren
verb
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]

What does "agitate" mean?

  1. verb To make someone anxious, upset, or unsettled.
    "The news of the delay agitated the already nervous passengers."
  2. verb To shake or stir something with force.
    "Agitate the mixture gently before pouring it into the mould."
  3. 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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