Agitate Definition & Meaning

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

"Agitate" in song lyrics

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  • "Sane ways agitate"
    Jesse Abraham f/ Eric Sosa — One Day
  • "Damn I hate, two faced brothers always agitate"
    Lootpack — Stylewild
  • "Magic and melody tellin me to agitate"
    Pep Love — My Energy

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