Agitator
noun
A person who encourages people to protest or fight against something.
He was viewed as a political agitator, always pushing for change.
Often appears as...
- political agitator
- social agitator
noun
A device or machinery part that stirs or shakes things up, often used with liquids.
You'll need to clean the agitator in your washing machine to keep it working properly.
Often appears as...
- washing machine agitator
- mixer agitator
noun
A person who encourages people to protest or fight against something.
He was viewed as a political agitator, always pushing for change.
Often appears as...
- political agitator
- social agitator
noun
A device or machinery part that stirs or shakes things up, often used with liquids.
You'll need to clean the agitator in your washing machine to keep it working properly.
Often appears as...
- washing machine agitator
- mixer agitator
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Provocative Role
An agitator often challenges the status quo and provokes thought or action.
The journalist's agitator role sparked a public debate on the issue.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Violent
Being an agitator doesn't necessarily mean using violence; it can be peaceful.
She's a peaceful agitator who believes in the power of words.
Pro Tip 3/3Context of Unrest
Agitators are often associated with times of social or political unrest.
During the protests, several agitators were arrested for inciting the crowd.
Pro Tip 1/3Provocative Role
An agitator often challenges the status quo and provokes thought or action.
The journalist's agitator role sparked a public debate on the issue.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Violent
Being an agitator doesn't necessarily mean using violence; it can be peaceful.
She's a peaceful agitator who believes in the power of words.
Pro Tip 3/3Context of Unrest
Agitators are often associated with times of social or political unrest.
During the protests, several agitators were arrested for inciting the crowd.
Pro Tip 1/3Provocative Role
An agitator often challenges the status quo and provokes thought or action.
The journalist's agitator role sparked a public debate on the issue.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Violent
Being an agitator doesn't necessarily mean using violence; it can be peaceful.
She's a peaceful agitator who believes in the power of words.
Pro Tip 3/3Context of Unrest
Agitators are often associated with times of social or political unrest.
During the protests, several agitators were arrested for inciting the crowd.
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dissidentfirebrandinstigatorinsurgencerebelrevolutionaryringleaderstirrertroublemaker
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Helen Suzman
South African Politician
Tool of Communist agitators... it's really a joke, isn't it? Because, quite clearly, we are a party of real moderates. It just shows how little they understand.
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Kent Beck
American Businessman
Agitator and the Agitar Management Dashboard lower the barriers to accountability in software development and increase the value of developer testing.
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Jemele Hill
American Journalist
I don't stick up for Al Sharpton often because I consider him an agitator, but Sharpton's views on 'gangsta' rap have been consistent and clear.
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Alexis Arquette
American Actress
I realized I'm not the kind of person who wants to go with the flow and fit in. I'm an agitator, I'm opinionated, I'm a libertine and leader.
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Brad Marchand
Canadian Athlete
Being an agitator gives me an opportunity to draw penalties against the other team. That's one part that brings emotion to my game.
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Vladimir Lenin
Russian Leader
The press should be not only a collective propagandist and a collective agitator, but also a collective organizer of the masses.
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Lajos Kossuth
Hungarian Lawyer
Now that I am a deputy, I will cease to be an agitator.
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Helen Suzman
South African Politician
Tool of Communist agitators... it's really a joke, isn't it? Because, quite clearly, we are a party of real moderates. It just shows how little they understand.
Quote examples
Kent Beck
American Businessman
Agitator and the Agitar Management Dashboard lower the barriers to accountability in software development and increase the value of developer testing.
Quote examples
Jemele Hill
American Journalist
I don't stick up for Al Sharpton often because I consider him an agitator, but Sharpton's views on 'gangsta' rap have been consistent and clear.
Quote examples
Alexis Arquette
American Actress
I realized I'm not the kind of person who wants to go with the flow and fit in. I'm an agitator, I'm opinionated, I'm a libertine and leader.
Quote examples
Brad Marchand
Canadian Athlete
Being an agitator gives me an opportunity to draw penalties against the other team. That's one part that brings emotion to my game.
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Vladimir Lenin
Russian Leader
The press should be not only a collective propagandist and a collective agitator, but also a collective organizer of the masses.
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Lajos Kossuth
Hungarian Lawyer
Now that I am a deputy, I will cease to be an agitator.
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