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AGITATE





Definition:

  1. [verb] try to stir up public opinion
    Synonyms: foment, stir up

  2. [verb] cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
    Synonyms: rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up

  3. [verb] 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"
    Synonyms: crusade, fight, press, campaign, push

  4. [verb] move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"
    Synonyms: stir, shift, budge

  5. [verb] move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
    Synonyms: shake

  6. [verb] change the arrangement or position of
    Synonyms: vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up

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