agitates

1. try to stir up public opinionSynonyms: agitate, foment, stir up

2. cause to be agitated, excited, or rousedExamples: "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"Synonyms: agitate, charge, charge up, commove, excite, rouse, turn onAntonyms: 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 forExamples: "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"Synonyms: agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press, push

4. move very slightlyExamples: "He shifted in his seat"Synonyms: agitate, budge, shift, stir

5. move or cause to move back and forthExamples: "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"Synonyms: agitate, shake

6. change the arrangement or position ofSynonyms: agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, stir up, vex