agitate

verbs

try to stir up public opinion

agitate, foment, stir up

is derived from

cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

"The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"

agitate, charge, charge up, commove, excite, rouse, turn on

is derived from

antonym

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"

agitate, campaign, crusade, fight, press, push

move very slightly

"He shifted in his seat"

agitate, budge, shift, stir

move or cause to move back and forth

"The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"

agitate, shake

change the arrangement or position of

agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, stir up, vex