1. agent

noun. (ˈeɪdʒənt) An active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect.
Synonyms
transmitter vasoconstrictive mutagen causal agent retardation impairer retardent biological agent weakener pressor causal agency invigorator satisfier cause infective agent repressor vector motor represser vasoconstrictor shortener enlivener eliminator quickener relaxer retardant teratogen biohazard stressor infectious agent lethal agent
Antonyms
brand-name drug synergist abstain bring to septic
Etymology
agent (English)
agens (Latin)

2. agent-in-place

noun. An operative serving as a penetration into an intelligence target.
Synonyms
operative secret agent intelligence officer intelligence agent
Antonyms
inoperative malfunctioning medical insignificant

3. agent

noun. (ˈeɪdʒənt) A representative who acts on behalf of other persons or organizations.
Synonyms
procurator purchasing agent shipping agent next friend mill agent deputy shopper employment agent representative general agent literary agent intelligence officer special agent universal agent freight agent handler booker secret agent intelligence agent placeholder bailee government agent business agent parliamentary agent operative surrogate talent agent proxy booking agent
Antonyms
general agent special agent approval activator inhibitor
Etymology
agent (English)
agens (Latin)

4. agent

noun. (ˈeɪdʒənt) A substance that exerts some force or effect.
Synonyms
bacteriostat antifungal causal agent viricide antimicrobial antacid blanching agent alkalizer vermicide bleaching agent coolant drug hypoglycemic agent gastric antacid disinfectant causal agency thinner dilutant galactagogue antifungal agent coagulant lactogen nerve agent diluent mitogen virucide cause lactifuge bleach precipitant antiacid antimicrobic solvating agent emmenagogue alkaliser coagulator inducer substance antiflatulent germicide hypoglycaemic agent whitener fungicide chemical agent hypnagogue nerve gas antimycotic antimycotic agent
Antonyms
walk afferent noncausative nonrepresentative atypical
Etymology
agent (English)
agens (Latin)

5. agent

noun. (ˈeɪdʒənt) A businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission.
Synonyms
insurance broker estate agent syndic brokerage firm bourgeois investment banker general agent ship broker auctioneer brokerage house agent stockbroker securities firm real estate agent underwriter broker real estate broker businessperson insurance agent factor travel agent land agent
Antonyms
dissuade blacken black unhurried disapproval
Etymology
agent (English)
agens (Latin)

6. agent

noun. (ˈeɪdʒənt) The semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause.
Synonyms
participant role semantic role agentive role
Antonyms
unhealthful synergistic generic drug antagonist
Etymology
agent (English)
agens (Latin)

7. agent

noun. (ˈeɪdʒənt) Any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau.
Synonyms
trustbuster functionary federal official Fed federal agent Federal official Indian agent
Antonyms
hotness intelligence acceleration curve stay in place
Etymology
agent (English)
agens (Latin)
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