agitate
verb (used with object)
to move or force into violent, irregular action.
agitating
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present participleof agitate.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Internally, he began agitating to offer a more fair deal to the firm’s investors amid all the losses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 15, 2026
Landlocked Ethiopia, home to around 130 million people and one of Africa’s strongest economies, has been agitating for sea access.
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
The dollar rallied, even though Warsh has been agitating for more rate cuts, which tend to undermine the dollar’s value.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2026
Conversations about his goals implicitly involved an assessment of his prospects, which was agitating.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2025
“There is a definite agitating element” in antipoverty agencies in Durham, Galifianakis insinuated, and asked the FBI’s assistance in uncovering the “troublemakers.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
