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agitate Synonyms

Another word for agitate

Choosing another word for agitate depends on context, so the 22 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 unsettle the waiting passengers."

Strongest
unsettle
perturb
fluster
disturb
disquiet
Strong
disconcert
upset
ruffle
unnerve

• verb (Context 2)

To campaign vigorously to arouse public concern about an issue in the hope of prompting political or social action.

Usage Example

"Labor unions continued to campaign for safer working conditions and fairer wages."

Strongest
campaign
crusade
Strong
lobby
push
press
advocate

• verb (Context 3)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
stir
shake
churn
Strong
whisk
swirl
toss
roil

Opposites of agitate

The opposite of agitate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

soothe
calm
pacify
appease
settle
placate
reassure
still
See all opposites of agitate

• Nearby Words

agilely
agility
aging
agitate
agitated
agitatedly
agitation

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