agitate

English

/ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).
  • (transitive) To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake.
  • (transitive) To set in motion; to actuate.
  • (transitive) To discuss or debate.
  • (transitive) To revolve in the mind, or view in all its aspects; to consider, to devise.

Etymology

Derived from Latin agitatus root from Proto-Indo-European *h₂eǵ- (drive, lead, push, herd).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*h₂eǵ-

Gloss

drive, lead, push, herd

Concept
Semantic Field

Animals

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

鉛

Emoji
🚂

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