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agitate v. [
foment, stir up] try to stir up public opinion
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agitate v. [
rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up] cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
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agitate v. [
crusade, fight, press, campaign, push] 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 fav
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agitate v. [
stir, shift, budge] move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"
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agitate v. [
shake] move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
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