agitator

noun
UK: /ˈædʒɪteɪtər/
US: /ˈædʒɪteɪtər/

  1. A person who tries to get people to support a cause or idea.

    1. He was known as a political agitator. [ ] [ ]
    2. The union described him as a professional agitator, always stirring up trouble. [ ] [ ]

  2. A device used to mix or stir substances.

    1. The washing machine has an agitator in the center. [ ] [ ]
    2. This chemical reactor is fitted with an agitator to ensure a uniform mixture. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

rabble-rouser mixer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "agitator" in English means: A person who tries to get people to support a cause or idea., A device used to mix or stir substances..

The phonetic transcription of "agitator" is /ˈædʒɪteɪtər/ in British English and /ˈædʒɪteɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "agitator": rabble-rouser, mixer.

Example usage of "agitator": "He was known as a political agitator.". More examples on the page.