agitate
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)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to shake)
a. agitar
If you agitate this solution, it can produce an explosive reaction.Si agitas esta solución, puede provocar una reacción explosiva.
2. (to unnerve)
a. inquietar
It agitates me that the days go by and we still haven't found a solution.Me inquieta ver que pasan los días y seguimos sin encontrar una solución.
b. agitar
The argument David had with Phyllis had agitated him.La discusión que tuvo David con Phyllis lo había agitado.
c. perturbar
The strange noises coming from the woods were beginning to agitate Rhonda.Los extraños ruidos que provenían del bosque empezaban a perturbar a Rhonda.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
3. (to protest)
a. hacer campaña
The citizens were agitating for improved roads and bridges.Los ciudadanos hacían campaña por mejores carreteras y puentes.
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