American English pronunciation

How to pronounce agitating

IPA transcription: ['ædʒə,teɪtɪŋ]

Hear “agitating” pronounced

['ædʒə,teɪtɪŋ]

Quality: 0.91

['ædʒə,teɪtɪŋ]

Quality: 0.90

['ædʒə,teɪtɪŋ]

Quality: 0.90

Verb

  • move or cause to move back and forth

    “The chemist shook the flask vigorously”

    “My hands were shaking”

  • move very slightly

    “He shifted in his seat”

  • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

    “The liberal party pushed for reforms”

    “She is crusading for women's rights”

    “The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate”

  • change the arrangement or position of

  • try to stir up public opinion

  • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

    “The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks”

Adjective

  • causing or tending to cause anger or resentment

    “a provoking delay at the airport”