agitate

(verb) try to stir up public opinion. Synonyms: foment, stir up.

(verb) cause to be agitated, excited, or roused. Synonyms: rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up. Example: "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks."

(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. Synonyms: crusade, fight, press, campaign, push. Examples: "The liberal party pushed for reforms." "She is crusading for women's rights." "The dean is pushing for his favorite candidate."

(verb) move very slightly. Synonyms: stir, shift, budge. Example: "He shifted in his seat."

(verb) move or cause to move back and forth. Synonyms: shake. Examples: "The chemist shook the flask vigorously." "My hands were shaking."

(verb) change the arrangement or position of. Synonyms: vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up.