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jiggle vs agitate

agitate vs jiggle

jiggle is a noun but agitate is not a noun.

jiggle and agitate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jiggle Yes No Yes No
agitate No No Yes No
As verbs, agitate is a hypernym of jiggle; that is, agitate is a word with a broader meaning than jiggle:
  • jiggle: move to and fro
  • agitate: move or cause to move back and forth
Other hypernyms of jiggle include shake.
jiggle (noun) agitate (noun)
a slight irregular shaking motion
jiggle (verb) agitate (verb)
move to and fro change the arrangement or position of
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
move very slightly
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 jiggle and agitate

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