agitate
/ˈædʒʌteɪt/
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Definitions
Verb
try to stir up public opinion
Verb
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
Verb
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; "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women''s rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
Verb
move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"
Verb
move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
Verb
change the arrangement or position of
Synonyms
budge
campaign
charge
charge up
commove
crusade
disturb
excite
fight
foment
press
push
raise up
rouse
shake
shake up
shift
stir
stir up
turn on
vex