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agitate
verb
change the arrangement or position of
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ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt
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verb
change the arrangement or position of
verb
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
“The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks”
verb
move or cause to move back and forth
“The chemist shook the flask vigorously”
verb
move very slightly
“He shifted in his seat”
verb
try to stir up public opinion
verb
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”
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The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks
The chemist shook the flask vigorously
My hands were shaking
He shifted in his seat
The liberal party pushed for reforms
She is crusading for women's rights
The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
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