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单词 agitators
释义

agitator

noun

ag·​i·​ta·​tor ˈa-jə-ˌtā-tər How to pronounce agitator (audio)
: one that agitates: such as
a
: one who stirs up public feeling on controversial issues
political agitators
b
: a device or an apparatus for stirring or shaking

Synonyms

  • demagogue
  • demagog
  • exciter
  • firebrand
  • fomenter
  • incendiary
  • inciter
  • instigator
  • kindler
  • provocateur
  • rabble-rouser
See all Synonyms & Antonyms

Example Sentences

The police arrested several anti-government agitators. a political agitator who led an unsuccessful revolt against the government
Recent Examples on the Web But that doesn’t stop the amiable Brit from dressing exactly like the 44-year-old rapper, clothing designer and cultural agitator. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, 21 Mar. 2022 One of the bad-faith actors was a racist agitator, Richard Spencer. Dominic Green, WSJ, 26 Aug. 2022 Those accounts allegedly included @mujtahidd, a pseudonym for a political agitator who gained millions of Twitter followers in the Arab Spring uprisings by accusing the Saudi royal family of corruption and other misdeeds. Mostafa Salem, CNN, 10 Aug. 2022 Those accounts allegedly included @mujtahidd, a pseudonym for a political agitator who gained millions of Twitter followers in the Arab Spring uprisings by accusing the Saudi royal family of corruption and other misdeeds. Reuters, NBC News, 10 Aug. 2022 While many protests are peaceful, in some cases a protest may turn hostile and pepper spray or tear gas is introduced to the crowd by an agitator or even law enforcement. Abby Dupes, Seventeen, 27 June 2022 The Warriors adjusted after losing Game 1, most notably by cranking up Draymond Green’s agitator rating to 100. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 6 June 2022 Bib suspender straps are notorious for tangling on the agitator in top-load washers, where they can get stretched or torn. Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021 The power agitator is also efficient at breaking up stains and keeping your clothing from clumping together. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

agitate + -or entry 1

First Known Use

1663, in the meaning defined above

agitators

noun

plural of agitator
as in provocateurs
a person who stirs up public feelings especially of discontent a political agitator who led an unsuccessful revolt against the government

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • provocateurs
  • protesters
  • demonstrators
  • rebels
  • demagogues
  • insurgents
  • inciters
  • supporters
  • promoters
  • reformers
  • fomenters
  • firebrands
  • instigators
  • rabble-rousers
  • revolutionaries
  • proponents
  • advocates
  • exciters
  • apostles
  • radicals
  • extremists
  • demagogs
  • troublemakers
  • protestors
  • incendiaries
  • subversives
  • marchers
  • insurrectionists
  • reformists
  • picketers
  • revolutionists
  • kindlers
  • champions
  • boosters
  • revolters
  • exponents
  • provokers
  • objectors
  • alarmists
  • persuaders
  • backers
  • prompters
  • prodders
  • agents provocateurs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • reconcilers
  • peacemakers
  • uniters
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