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 agitate agitate /ˈædʒɪteɪt/

verb

  1. () Try to stir up public opinion  ( foment , stir up , agitate )
    try to stir up public opinion
  2. () Cause to be agitated, excited, or roused  ( charge , charge up , commove , agitate , excite , rouse , turn on )
    cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
     The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks
    The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks
  3. Change the arrangement or position of  ( agitate , commove , shake up , disturb , raise up , stir up , vex )
    change the arrangement or position of
  4. Move or cause to move back and forth  ( agitate , shake )
    move or cause to move back and forth
     The chemist shook the flask vigorously
    The chemist shook the flask vigorously
     My hands were shaking
    My hands were shaking
  5. Move very slightly  ( agitate , shift , budge , stir )
    move very slightly
     He shifted in his seat
    He shifted in his seat
  6. 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  ( agitate , crusade , press , campaign , fight , push )
    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
    The liberal party pushed for reforms
     She is crusading for women's rights
    She is crusading for women's rights
     The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
    The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate