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to shake
verbgeneral usevery common/ɐʒitɐɾ/a·gi·tar
Definitions
21
To move something forcefully and quickly back and forth.
Usage examples
“You need to shake the bottle well before using the medicine.”
“The strong wind began to shake the leaves of the trees.”
Common combinations
shake the bottleshake one's armsshake the flagshake one's head
Idiomatic expressions
- to rock the boat (to create problems or disturbance)
2
To disturb emotionally; to cause anxiety.
Usage examples
“The unexpected news agitated the whole family.”
“I don't want to agitate you, but we need to talk about a serious matter.”
Common combinations
agitate feelingsagitate the publicagitate nerves