agitate

/ˈæd‍ʒɪtˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈædʒəˌteɪt/

to agitate

MAIN VERB

try to stir up public opinion

synonyms : foment

to make someone feel annoyed, anxious, or angry

synonyms : charge

antonyms : calm

change the arrangement or position of

synonyms : commove

move very slightly

synonyms : budge

move or cause to move back and forth

synonyms : shake

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

synonyms : campaign

Examples

1. The strike on Pearl Harbor agitated the nation.

2. Agitating the porridge oats.

3. So just wildly agitate that around

4. You can agitate a chip in many ways.