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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAgitar
Pronunciation / Transliteration: aʒiˈtaʁ
"O relatório agitou o público, levando a protestos."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To disturb or excite emotionally; to stir up.
"The news report agitated the public, leading to protests." - 2
To move or force into violent, irregular action.
"The scientist agitated the mixture to ensure proper blending."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'agitate' originates from the Latin 'agitare', which means 'to put in motion' or 'to stir up'. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting a shift from physical movement to emotional or mental disturbance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Agitate" is said worldwide
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Agiter
Transliteration: aʒite
"Le rapport a agité le public, entraînant des manifestations."
Agitieren
Transliteration: aɡiˈtiːʁən
"Die Nachricht hat die Öffentlichkeit agitieren lassen."
Agitare
Transliteration: aʤiˈtare
"Il rapporto ha agitato il pubblico, portando a proteste."
Agitar
Transliteration: aɡiˈtaɾ
"El informe agitó al público, provocando protestas."
Agitar
Transliteration: aʒiˈtaʁ
"O relatório agitou o público, levando a protestos."
उत्तेजित करना
Transliteration: uttejit karna
"समाचार ने जनता को उत्तेजित किया, जिससे प्रदर्शन हुए।"
激动
Transliteration: jīdòng
"新闻报道激动了公众，导致抗议。"
동요시키다
Transliteration: dongyosikida
"뉴스 보도가 대중을 동요시켜 시위를 촉발했다."
動揺させる
Transliteration: dōyōsaseru
"ニュース報道は人々を動揺させ、抗議を引き起こした。"
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