definition of
agitate

[1] #1 agitate v. [foment, stir up] try to stir up public opinion. wn

[2] #2 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". wn

[3] #3 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. wn

[4] #4 agitate v. [stir, shift, budge] move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat". wn

[5] #5 agitate v. [shake] move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking". wn