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agitate vs palpitate

palpitate vs agitate

agitate and palpitate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
agitate No No Yes No
palpitate No No Yes No
As verbs, palpitate is a hyponym of agitate; that is, palpitate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than agitate:
  • agitate: move or cause to move back and forth
  • palpitate: cause to throb or beat rapidly
agitate (verb) palpitate (verb)
change the arrangement or position of beat rapidly
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused shake with fast, tremulous movements
move very slightly cause to throb or beat rapidly
move or cause to move back and forth
try to stir up public opinion
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
Difference between agitate and palpitate

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