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- US Pronunciation
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- [aj-i-tey-ter]
- /ˈædʒ ɪˌteɪ tər/
- /ˈædʒ.ɪ.teɪ.tər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [aj-i-tey-ter]
- /ˈædʒ ɪˌteɪ tər/
Definitions of agitator word
- countable noun agitator If you describe someone involved in politics as an agitator, you disapprove of them because of the trouble they cause in organizing campaigns and protests. 3
- noun agitator a person who agitates for or against a cause, etc 3
- noun agitator a device, machine, or part used for mixing, shaking, or vibrating a material, usually a fluid 3
- noun agitator a person who tries to stir up people in support of a cause 3
- noun agitator an apparatus for shaking or stirring, as in a washing machine 3
- noun agitator a person who stirs up others in order to upset the status quo and further a political, social, or other cause: The boss said he would fire any union agitators. 1
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Origin of agitator
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; agitate + -or2
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Parts of speech for Agitator
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
agitator popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for agitator
noun agitator
- malcontent — not satisfied or content with currently prevailing conditions or circumstances.
- reactionary — of, pertaining to, marked by, or favoring reaction, especially extreme conservatism or rightism in politics; opposing political or social change.
- radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
- firebrand — a piece of burning wood or other material.
- demagogue — If you say that someone such as a politician is a demagogue you are criticizing them because you think they try to win people's support by appealing to their emotions rather than using reasonable arguments.
Antonyms for agitator
noun agitator
- moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
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