agitate
/ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/
/ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/
verb
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To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).
"He was greatly agitated by the news."
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To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake.
"the wind agitates the sea"
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To set in motion; to actuate.
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To discuss or debate.
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To revolve in the mind, or view in all its aspects; to consider, to devise.
"politicians agitate desperate designs"
Synonyms:
canvass, debate, discuss, distract, disturb, excite, move, revolve, rouse, shake
Antonyms:
appease, calm, quieten