Agitate

**Prof. Dr. Sinsi** · 07-22-2012

agitate
verb1

try to stir up public opinion2

cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"[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]4

move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"[syn: stir]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

07-22-2012	#1
Prof. Dr. Sinsi	Agitate agitate verb1try to stir up public opinion2cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"[ant: calm]3exert 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]4move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"[syn: stir]5move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"[syn: shake]6change the arrangement or position of