Agitate - Definition

v 1: try to stir up public opinion [syn: agitate, foment,
stir up]
2: cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker
charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" [syn:
agitate, rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite,
charge up] [ant: calm, calm down, lull, quiet,
quieten, still, tranquilize, tranquillise,
tranquillize]
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, agitate]
4: move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat" [syn: stir,
shift, budge, agitate]
5: move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the
flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking" [syn: shake,
agitate]
6: change the arrangement or position of [syn: agitate, vex,
disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up]