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agitate in Italian

agitate in Italian is turbare, agitare, sbattere — agitate means to make someone anxious, upset, or unsettled.

agitate in Italian

turbare
verb
agitare
verb
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
sbattere
verb
(transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake. [from 16th c.]
scuotere
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 Italian?

"agitate" in Italian is turbare, agitare, sbattere. 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 Italian, "agitate" is turbare, agitare, sbattere.

Are there other ways to say "agitate" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "agitate": turbare, agitare, sbattere, scuotere.

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