agitate

agitate

CEFR: A1-A2 /ag-i-tate/ [ae1.jh.ah0.t.ey2.t]

Definition: move or cause to move back and forth; to cause worry

Example Sentences:
When we are agitated, cortisol levels in our bloodstream rise.
Some people with dementia benefit from stimulation, but overstimulation, including a noisy environment, can make others agitated and aggressive.