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wiggle vs agitate

agitate vs wiggle

wiggle is a noun but agitate is not a noun.

wiggle and agitate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wiggle Yes No Yes No
agitate No No Yes No
As verbs, agitate is a hypernym of wiggle; that is, agitate is a word with a broader meaning than wiggle:
  • wiggle: move to and fro
  • agitate: move or cause to move back and forth
Other hypernyms of wiggle include shake.
wiggle (noun) agitate (noun)
the act of wiggling
wiggle (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 wiggle and agitate

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