agitate in WordNet English dictionary

1. change the arrangement or position of
   agitate  vex  disturb  commove  shake up  stir up  raise up 
   
2. cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
   "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
   agitate  rouse  turn on  charge  commove  excite  charge up 
   
3. move very slightly
   "He shifted in his seat"
   stir  shift  budge  agitate 
   
4. move or cause to move back and forth
   "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
   shake  agitate 
   
5. try to stir up public opinion
   agitate  foment  stir up 
   
6. 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"
   crusade  fight  press  campaign  push  agitate