Antonyms for agitator

Grammar : Noun

Spell : aj-i-tey-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ˈædʒ ɪˌteɪ tər

moderate

Definition of agitator

Origin : 1640s, agent noun from agitate (v.); originally "elected representative of the common soldiers in Cromwell's army," who brought grievances (chiefly over lack of pay) to their officers and Parliament.
Political sense is first recorded 1734, and negative overtones began with its association with Irish patriots such as Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847). Historically, in American English, often with outside and referring to people who stir up a supposedly contented class or race. Latin agitator meant "a driver, a charioteer."

noun person who disturbs, causes trouble

Example sentences :

To think the mother was afraid he would turn out an agitator!
Extract from : « The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys » by Gulielma Zollinger

You'd never dream that he was an agitator or that he'd want to lead a rebellion.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

He understands the Irish agitator, but the English Separatist beats him.
Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)

Since he was a boy firing a locomotive engine, he has been an agitator.
Extract from : « The Debs Decision » by Scott Nearing

This is hardly the tone of the agitator as known to us to-day.
Extract from : « Victorian Worthies » by George Henry Blore

For instance, the House elects Papineau, the agitator, speaker.
Extract from : « Canada: the Empire of the North » by Agnes C. Laut

The Nationalisation of the Dinner-jacket would be death to the Agitator.
Extract from : « Ambrotox and Limping Dick » by Oliver Fleming

It was Bunny's father, the agitator and anarchistic lecturer.
Extract from : « Uncle Sam's Boys as Lieutenants » by H. Irving Hancock

Sumner was ever after in great demand as a speaker and anti-Southern agitator.
Extract from : « Expansion and Conflict » by William E. Dodd

"Pisistratus, you are as great an agitator as your namesake," cried my father, smiling.
Extract from : « The Caxtons, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Synonyms for agitator

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