An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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فرهنگ ریشه‌شناختی اخترشناسی-اخترفیزیک

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agitate
  ژیلیدن  
žilidan
Fr.: 1) agiter, remuer; 2) émouvoir, troubler; 3) faire de l'agitation, exciter l'opinion publique  

  1. To move or force into violent, irregular action. To shake or move briskly.

  2. To disturb or excite emotionally; arouse; perturb.

  3. To arouse or attempt to arouse public interest and support, as in some political or social cause or theory (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): From L. agitatus, p.p. of agitare “move to and fro,” frequentative of agere “to drive,” → act.

Etymology (PE): Žilidan, from Lori, Laki žil “shaking, moving,”
related to žir, → act.