excited; disturbed.

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.

adjective

excited , moved , upset , aroused , flustered , concerned , distressed , nervous , solicitous , uneasy , unsettled , activated , cyclonic , demoniacal , distracted , distraught , febrile , fervid , feverish , fluttered , foaming , fuming , maniacal , overwrought , perturbed , roiled , seething , tumultuary