agitate
/ˈædʒɪteɪt/
verb
- To make someone feel worried, nervous, or upset.
- News of the storm agitated the entire community.
- The loud noises from the construction site agitated the baby.
- She was agitated by the constant interruptions during her work.
- To stir or shake a liquid or mixture vigorously.
- The machine agitates the washing to remove dirt.
- You need to agitate the solution to dissolve the powder completely.
- Agitate the paint thoroughly before using it.
- To campaign or argue strongly for a political or social cause.
- They agitated against the new law for months.
- Students agitated for more funding for the arts.
- The group agitates for better working conditions.