press vs agitate

agitate vs press

press is a noun but agitate is not a noun.

press and agitate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
press	Yes	No	Yes	No
agitate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, press and agitate are synonyms defined as:

press and agitate: 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

Other synonyms of press include campaign, crusade, fight, push.

press (noun)	agitate (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
a machine used for printing
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention

press (verb)	agitate (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction	change the arrangement or position of
ask for or request earnestly	cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
lift weights	move very slightly
exert pressure or force to or upon	move or cause to move back and forth
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure	try to stir up public opinion
squeeze or press together	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
press and smooth with a heated iron
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
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
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome

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