agitate

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Synonyms: vagitate, agitato, agitare, amitate

Antonyms: vagitate, agitato, agitare, amitate

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|transitive}} To disturb or excite; to [[perturb]] or [[stir up]] (a person). {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to [[shake]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
3. To participate in political [[agitation]] (sense 3).
4. {{lb|en|transitive|obsolete}} To set in motion; to [[actuate]]. {{defdate|16th–18th c.}}
5. {{lb|en|transitive|now|rare}} To [[discuss]] or [[debate]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
6. {{lb|en|transitive|now|rare}} To [[mull over]], or think deeply about; to [[consider]], to devise. {{defdate|from 17th c.}}

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