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

    • agitate :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 :move very slightly
      • He shifted in his seat

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

    • agitate :try to stir up public opinion

      • agitate :change the arrangement or position of

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