agitate
     v 1: try to stir up public opinion [syn: {foment}, {stir up}]
     2: cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker
        charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" [syn:
        {rouse}, {turn on}, {charge}, {commove}, {excite}, {charge
        up}] [ant: {calm}]
     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}]
     4: move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat" [syn: {stir}, {shift},
         {budge}]
     5: move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the
        flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking" [syn: {shake}]
     6: change the arrangement or position of [syn: {vex}, {disturb},
         {commove}, {shake up}, {stir up}, {raise up}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0