agitate
verb (used with object)
to move or force into violent, irregular action.
has agitated
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present perfectof agitate (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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A major work stoppage that has agitated the nation’s largest not-for-profit medical provider for nearly a month is set to end following productive negotiations, labor leaders said Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2026
Catholic bishops led by Anthony Muheria on Wednesday issued a statement reiterating that “no further blood should be shed” and urged the president to repeal the newly passed Finance Act that has agitated Kenyans.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 19, 2023
But he has agitated some of the old guard by cutting perks and often rejecting the prim orderliness that once defined the county executive’s office.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 24, 2019
And finally, Carol Greenlee, daughter of Charles, who has agitated for this for years.
From Seattle Times ● May 3, 2017
They talk about the finances, a subject that has agitated Vincent for so long.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
