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

Someone who stirs up strong feelings or pushes others toward political action, often seen as a troublemaker.

"The government branded him a dangerous agitator."

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 notes

In 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."

Rhymes for agitator

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.