AGITATING Synonyms: 196 Similar and Opposite Words

agitating 1 of 2

adjective

as in uneasy

marked by or causing agitation or uncomfortable feelings no more agitating waits to find out sports scores—get them instantly online!

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agitating

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verb

present participle of agitate

as in stirring

to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly this room could use a ceiling fan to agitate the stuffy air a bit

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as in bothering

to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy there's no need to agitate the patient about little things

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as in shaking

to make a series of small irregular or violent movements set the washing machine so it will agitate for four minutes before going into the rinse cycle

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as in discussing

to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion a question which has been agitated by the legislature time and time again

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Recent Examples of agitating

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Pour in egg mixture and immediately stir with a heatproof rubber spatula, incorporating ham and gently agitating eggs, and running it along edges until sides begin to bubble, about 30 seconds. —

Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026 Barnes took on Jokic and fronted him aggressively, agitating him early in the game, but the three-time MVP managed to fight through it and limit his turnovers to two this time. —

Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Mar. 2026 One activist investor, Third Point, had been agitating for Disney to spin off its ESPN sports television network, before ultimately conceding its value to the company. —

Dawn Chmielewski, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 Already-skeptical House Republicans are agitating for House Speaker Mike Johnson to go to conference on the bill so the lower chamber can make its own changes. —

Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 12 Mar. 2026 Waddell wanted Marchment for his energetic, agitating style of play. —

Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026 The agitating action of a washer can cause the foam to break into pieces. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 17 Feb. 2026 The dollar rallied, even though Warsh has been agitating for more rate cuts, which tend to undermine the dollar’s value. —

Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Feb. 2026 This is why experts recommend vacuuming in different directions and thoroughly agitating the carpet piles. —

Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for agitating

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That neighbor also raised concerns about security, saying fewer on-site resources and changes in how calls are handled have left some people feeling uneasy.

— Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
As the war in Iran stretches into a fifth week, investors who had been hopeful for a quick resolution are growing increasingly uneasy about the real-world fallout from the conflict.

— Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026