agitate

Example Sentences

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They are notorious goons, despised virtually everywhere for their ability to agitate, aggrieve and annoy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

The city also is looking at installing a 6- to 8-foot-tall fence along the river to address complaints that the passing bikers will agitate the dogs.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2023

It appeared to agitate Cannon, who questioned the prosecution about why it was being brought up for the first time at the hearing.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2023

Ocelots and jaguars prowl the forest, and spider monkeys and black howlers agitate the canopy.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 11, 2023

After a decadent lunch of goose sandwiches and chocolate pudding, Emma began to agitate for the older kids to go swimming.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs