Both Uses of
agitate
in
The Death of Ivan Ilych
- When sickness, deaths, or recoveries were mentioned in his presence, especially when the illness resembled his own, he listened with agitation which he tried to hide, asked questions, and applied what he heard to his own case.†
Chpt 4
- And he could do this so long as nothing agitated him.†
Chpt 4 *
Definition:
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(agitate) to stir up or shake -- emotionally (as when people are angered or upset) or physically (as when a washing machine cleans clothes)