Agitator

Pronunciation: /ˈæd͡ʒ.əˌteɪ.tər/

Definitions of agitator

noun a person who stirs up public feelings especially to promote a cause

Example Sentences

A1 The washing machine agitator helps to clean clothes.

A2 The political agitator stirred up trouble at the rally.

B1 The labor union hired an agitator to advocate for better working conditions.

B2 The community organizer was known as a skilled agitator for social change.

C1 The agitator was able to mobilize the masses to protest against government corruption.

C2 The revolutionary leader was a masterful agitator who inspired a nation to overthrow their oppressive regime.

Examples of agitator in a Sentence

formal The political agitator was arrested for inciting violence during the protest.

informal The agitator at work keeps stirring up drama between coworkers.

slang That guy is such an agitator, always causing trouble wherever he goes.

figurative The agitator in the washing machine helps to clean clothes by creating movement and friction.

Grammatical Forms of agitator

• plural: agitators
• comparative: more agitator
• superlative: most agitator
• present tense: agitate
• future tense: will agitate
• perfect tense: has agitated
• continuous tense: is agitating
• singular: agitator
• positive degree: agitat
• infinitive: to agitate
• gerund: agitating
• participle: agitated

Origin and Evolution of agitator

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'agitator' originated from the Latin word 'agitator', which means 'one who drives cattle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'agitator' has evolved to refer to someone who stirs up public opinion or incites discontent or rebellion.