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Meaning of agitating
causing someone to feel anxious or troubled
Etymology of agitating
The word "agitating" comes from the Latin "agitate," which means to drive or to impel, and the suffix "-ing," which forms the present participle
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical or emotional disturbance, and has been in use since the 15th century
Synonyms
disturbing
upsetting
troubling
perturbing
worrying
annoying
irritating
vexing
provoking
stirring
rousing
inciting
goading
prodding
urging
motivating
instigating
fomenting
kindling
sparking
inflaming
exacerbating
intensifying
heightening
aggravating
worsening
exacerbating
inflaming
Definitions
- Causing someone to feel anxious or troubled, typically because of a problem or uncertainty
- * Causing someone to take action or to become involved in a particular activity
Usage Examples
- The news of the company's bankruptcy was agitating the employees, who were worried about their jobs
- * The activist's speech was agitating the crowd, encouraging them to take action against the government