If I talk about the problem with him it just agitates him even more. Some members of the union have been agitating for a strike. A few local residents have been agitating against a military presence. The mixture is heated and then agitated.
Recent Examples on the WebSpray the mixture onto the furniture surface and agitate the area with a nylon-bristle brush ($10, Amazon), then rinse thoroughly with water. Alicia Chilton, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Then, use your hands to agitate the rug so that the water and detergent can penetrate its fibers and dislodge dirt and grime. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Dunk and agitate the pack, squeezing the straps and back panel foam again to get the soap out. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021 Samia Jabloun banded together with other mothers of missing sons to try to agitate for help. David Mckenzie, CNN, 22 July 2022 Stir minimally, to combine ingredients but to agitate the bubbles as little as possible. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 25 June 2022 Dust a tiny bit of salt and sugar over the vegetables and use a gloved hand to agitate the mixture. Aly Walansky, Forbes, 25 June 2022 Then, use your hands to agitate the item so that the solution can penetrate its fibers. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2022 Guided by this principle, Chéreau, the legendary French director who died in 2013, used his stage work and films to agitate, wrestle and contend with the mystical relationship between actors and their characters. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 May 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Middle English agitat "set in motion," borrowed from Latin agitātus, past participle of agitāre "to set in motion, drive before one, arouse, disturb, deal with, turn over in the mind," frequentative of agere "to drive, be in motion, do, perform" — more at agent