soliviantar

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incite, stir up, upset, agitate, unsettle
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/solibjanˈtaɾ/
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To stir people toward rebellion or leave someone upset and unsettled.
Practice using soliviantar in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • No quiero soliviantar a nadie con esta noticia.
    I do not want to upset anyone with this news.
  • La noticia soliviantó a los trabajadores.
    The news roused the workers.
  • El agitador soliviantaba a sus seguidores.
    The agitator incited his followers.
  • El tono del mensaje la soliviantó.
    The tone of the message unsettled her.
  • La espera interminable soliviantó a los pasajeros.
    The endless wait agitated the passengers.

Similar words

alterar
irritar
sublevar
agitar
incitar
instigar
alborotar
inquietar

Meanings

Stir up opposition

verb
politics
neutral
Move people toward a rebellious or hostile response.

Examples

  • El discurso soliviantó a la multitud.
    The speech stirred up the crowd.
  • La noticia soliviantó a los trabajadores.
    The news roused the workers.
  • Intentaron soliviantar al barrio contra el proyecto.
    They tried to turn the neighbourhood against the project.
  • Las nuevas medidas soliviantaron a los estudiantes.
    The new measures stirred up the students.
  • El agitador soliviantaba a sus seguidores.
    The agitator incited his followers.

Similar words

incitar
alborotar
sublevar
instigar

Upset someone

verb
emotions
neutral
Make a person anxious, angry or emotionally unsettled.

Examples

  • Su comentario soliviantó a la directora.
    Her remark upset the director.
  • La acusación soliviantó a toda la familia.
    The accusation agitated the whole family.
  • No quiero soliviantar a nadie con esta noticia.
    I do not want to upset anyone with this news.
  • El tono del mensaje la soliviantó.
    The tone of the message unsettled her.
  • La espera interminable soliviantó a los pasajeros.
    The endless wait agitated the passengers.

Similar words

alterar
inquietar
irritar
agitar

Etymology

Formed from Spanish soliviar, “to lift slightly”.

FAQ

What does soliviantar mean?

To stir up opposition or make someone upset.

Can it describe a crowd?

Yes, especially one stirred toward protest.

Can one person be soliviantado?

Yes, someone may be upset or agitated.

What is the past participle?

Soliviantado.

Where does it come from?

From Spanish soliviar, “to lift slightly”.

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