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tremble vs agitate

agitate vs tremble

tremble is a noun but agitate is not a noun.

tremble and agitate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tremble Yes No Yes No
agitate No No Yes No
As verbs, agitate is a hypernym of tremble; that is, agitate is a word with a broader meaning than tremble:
  • tremble: move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
  • agitate: move or cause to move back and forth
Other hypernyms of tremble include shake.
tremble (noun) agitate (noun)
a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement
tremble (verb) agitate (verb)
move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways 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 tremble and agitate

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