agitators
nounUK /ˈædʒɪteɪtəz/
US /ˈædʒɪteɪtərz/
People who stir up trouble or get others upset on purpose.
The agitators shouted slogans and tried to start a fight at the meeting.
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2. Machines or devices that shake or stir liquids or mixtures.
The paint agitators kept the mixture smooth while it sat in the can.
3. People who actively campaign or push for a cause or change.
The agitators for workers' rights marched peacefully through the city.
4. Devices that keep particles mixed in a tank or container.
The washing machine's agitators moved the clothes around in the soapy water.