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agitate Antonyms

Opposite of agitate

Because the opposite of agitate shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make someone troubled, nervous, or emotionally unsettled.

Usage Example

"The sudden change in the flight schedule began to calm the waiting passengers."

Strongest
calm
soothe
pacify
Strong
placate
appease
comfort
reassure
settle

• verb (Context 2)

To stir, shake, or briskly disturb a liquid or substance so that it moves around.

Usage Example

"Gently settle the solution in the beaker until all the crystals have completely dissolved."

Strong
settle
still

Similar words to agitate

Words similar to agitate shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

stir
campaign
perturb
unsettle
shake
disturb
churn
fluster
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• Nearby Words

agilely
agility
aging
agitate
agitated
agitatedly
agitation

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Agitate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/agitate
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