agitate (
http://definr.com/agitate)
v 1: try to stir up public opinion [syn:
foment,
stir up]
2: cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker
charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" [syn:
rouse,
turn on,
charge,
commove,
excite, {charge
up}] [ant:
calm]
3: 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" [syn:
crusade,
fight,
press,
campaign,
push]
4: move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat" [syn:
stir,
shift,
budge]
5: move or cause to move quickly back and forth; "The chemist
shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking" [syn:
shake]
6: change the arrangement or position of [syn:
disturb,
commove,
shake up,
stir up,
raise up]