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agitador

[ah-zhee-tah-DOR]
nounmasculinepl: agitadores
agitator
1. A person who stirs up or incites unrest, rebellion, or political activism
The agitator organized protests against the government.
O agitador organizou protestos contra o governo.
2. A mechanical device that shakes or stirs liquid or granular materials
The washing machine's agitator helps clean the clothes.
O agitador da máquina de lavar ajuda a limpar as roupas.
3. In chemistry or laboratory contexts, a tool used to stir mixtures
Use the glass agitator to mix the solution.
Use o agitador de vidro para misturar a solução.
NYC Slang
troublemaker, rabble-rouser
Synonyms
instigadorincitadorfomentadorperturbador
Antonyms
pacificadorapaziguador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agitador
Standard term for both political agitator and mechanical device
Portugal
agitador
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
agitador
Commonly used in both political and industrial contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

agitador de massas
agitador social
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