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Est. 1828
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Synonyms of agitate (for)

  • as in to work (for)
  • as in to work (for)
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agitate (for)

verb

Definition of agitate (for)next
as in to work (for)

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • work (for)
  • campaign (for)
  • assist
  • advertise
  • aid
  • publicize
  • plug
  • finance
  • fund
  • boost
  • subsidize
  • advocate
  • underwrite
  • forward
  • patronize
  • endorse
  • tout
  • abet
  • back
  • foster
  • further
  • uphold
  • encourage
  • stake
  • promote
  • support
  • endow
  • indorse
  • cultivate
  • nurture
  • champion
  • nourish
  • advance
  • nurse
  • incubate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • prevent
  • discourage
  • hinder
  • contend (with)
  • inhibit
  • frustrate
  • prohibit
  • oppose
  • forbid
  • enjoin
  • bar
  • ban
  • fight
  • combat
  • proscribe
  • counter
  • outlaw
  • interdict
  • interfere (with)
  • check
  • battle
  • suppress
  • subdue
  • arrest
  • repress
  • retard
  • stifle
  • halt
  • snuff (out)
  • impede
  • squash
  • obstruct
  • squelch
  • encumber
  • hobble
  • fetter
  • shackle
  • manacle

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“Agitate (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agitate%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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