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Definition of agitated - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
emotional statefeeling worried or upset, showing it in behavior
- She was agitated after hearing the bad news.
2.
emotional reactionangry or annoyed, visibly bothered
- He became agitated during the heated argument.
3.
physical movementRare physically disturbed or set in motionRare
- The agitated water splashed over the sides of the boat.
Expressions with agitated
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severe depression with extreme anxiety and agitation
She was diagnosed with agitated depression after weeks of anxiety.
Origin of agitated
Latin, agitare (to drive) + -atus (suffix)
Terms with agitated included in their meaning
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emotion
extremely angry or agitated
emotion
very agitated or angry
helping others
make someone less agitated or excited
emotions
become less agitated or excited
emotion
cause someone to become less agitated
calmness
become calm after being agitated
calming
calm down or become less agitated
emotion
the process of making someone less agitated
confusion
act in a confused or agitated manner
agitated state
excited state of agitation
argument mood
become angry or agitated
reaction
become upset or agitated over something minor
emotional
emotionally agitated or anxious
anticipation
restless or agitated due to anticipation
sensitivity
sensitive or easily agitated temperament
anger
become very angry or agitated
emotion
disturbed or agitated emotionally
physical state
physically agitated or disturbed
emotion
emotionally agitated or excited
behavior
in a restless and agitated manner
calming
calm someone who is upset or agitated
emotion
become very agitated or irritated
inner upset
emotionally stirred or agitated
emotion
be extremely agitated or upset
Examples of agitated in a sentence
The dog became agitated during the storm. She felt agitated when the meeting was delayed again. The customer was agitated by the poor service. The agitated leaves rustled in the strong wind. Agitated waves crashed against the rocky shore.
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- French:agité, énervé, ...
- German:aufgeregt, erregt, ...
- Italian:agitato, mosso, ...
- Spanish:agitado, alterado, ...
- Portuguese:agitado, irritado, ...
- Chinese:焦虑不安的, 不安的, ...
- Japanese:動揺した, 興奮した, ...
- Arabic:مُضْطَرِب, مُسْتاء, ...
- Hebrew:נִסְעָר, סוֹעֵר, ...
- Russian:взволнованный, раздражённый, ...
- Ukrainian:схвильований, збурений, ...
- Hindi:उद्विग्न, खिन्न, ...
Definition of agitate - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
campaigningintr. campaign to arouse public concernintr.
- They agitate for better environmental policies..
2.
disturb emotionallytr. make someone nervous or troubledtr.
- The loud noises tend to agitate the dog..
3.
physical movementtr./intr. shake or stir vigorouslytr./intr.
- Agitate the bottle before opening.
Expressions with agitate
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actively campaign to achieve a specific goal
They agitate for better working conditions at the factory.
Origin of agitate
Latin, agitare (to set in motion)
Examples of agitate in a sentence
Activists agitate to raise awareness about climate change. His constant questions agitate her. The uncertainty began to agitate the residents. Agitate the mixture until it becomes smooth. The washing machine agitates the clothes thoroughly.
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- French:faire campagne, agiter, ...
- German:agitieren, aufregen, ...
- Italian:fare campagna, agitare, ...
- Spanish:hacer campaña, agitar, ...
- Portuguese:fazer campanha, agitar, ...
- Chinese:鼓动, 使烦躁, ...
- Japanese:扇動する, 動揺させる, ...
- Arabic:حَرَّضَ, هَيَّج, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַסְעִיר, לְהַרְגִּיז, ...
- Russian:возбуждать, тревожить, ...
- Ukrainian:агітувати, хвилювати, ...
- Hindi:आंदोलन करना, बेचैन करना, ...
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