agitate

Verb

• change the arrangement or position of

• move or cause to move back and forth
  • The chemist shook the flask vigorously
    
  • My hands were shaking
    

• move very slightly
  • He shifted in his seat
    

• 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
    

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
  • The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks
    

• try to stir up public opinion

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  vex , disturb , commove , shake up , stir up , raise up , shake , stir , shift , budge , crusade , fight , press , campaign , push , rouse , turn on , charge , excite , charge up , foment
• Antonyms: 
  calm , calm down , quiet , tranquilize , tranquillize , tranquillise , quieten , lull , still