agitate

agitated agitating agitates
Verb
1. try to stir up public opinion
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2. cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
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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"
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4. move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"
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5. move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
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6. change the arrangement or position of
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