to move or force into violent, irregular action

The hurricane winds agitated the sea.

to shake or move briskly

The machine agitated the mixture.

to move to and fro; impart regular motion to.

to disturb or excite emotionally; arouse; perturb

a crowd agitated to a frenzy by impassioned oratory; a man agitated by disquieting news.

to call attention to by speech or writing; discuss; debate

to agitate the question.

to consider on all sides; revolve in the mind; plan.

to arouse or attempt to arouse public interest and support, as in some political or social cause or theory

to agitate for the repeal of a tax.

verb

calm , lull , quiet , soothe , tranquilize , not bother

verb

beat , churn , concuss , convulse , disturb , rock , rouse , stir , toss , alarm , argue , arouse , bug * , bug up , burn up * , confuse , craze * , debate , discompose , disconcert , discuss , dispute , disquiet , distract , egg on * , examine , excite , ferment , flurry , fluster , get to * , incite , inflame , make flip , move , perturb , psych , push buttons , ruffle , spook , stimulate , trouble , turn on * , unhinge * , upset , ventilate * , work up * , worry , shake , bother , unsettle , activate , consider , drive , goad , harass , harry , irk , irritate , liven , provoke , rattle , rile , seek