agitate

verb

1. 1

   change the arrangement or position of

2. 2

   cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

   The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks

3. 3

   move or cause to move back and forth

   The chemist shook the flask vigorously

   My hands were shaking

4. 4

   move very slightly

   He shifted in his seat

5. 5

   try to stir up public opinion

6. 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

   The liberal party pushed for reforms

   She is crusading for women's rights