noun
agitator
AD-zhih-tay-tuh
Agitator (noun) means someone who stirs up strong feelings or pushes others toward political action, often seen as a troublemaker. Example: “The government branded him a dangerous agitator.”
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.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
Formed from "agitate" plus the agent suffix "-or," meaning "one who agitates."
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What does “agitator” mean?
The word “agitator” means someone who stirs up strong feelings or pushes others toward political action, often seen as a troublemaker. In plain terms, a person who stirs up political unrest, or a machine part that stirs or shakes something.
How do you pronounce “agitator”?
“Agitator” is pronounced AD-zhih-tay-tuh (/ˈædʒɪteɪtɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “agitator” in a sentence?
Here is “agitator” used in a sentence: “The government branded him a dangerous agitator.”
What part of speech is “agitator”?
“Agitator” is a noun.
How many meanings does “agitator” have?
“Agitator” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: someone who stirs up strong feelings or pushes others toward political action, often seen as a troublemaker.
