Reference meaning
agitate
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try to stir up public opinion
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Other meanings
2. verb
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
3. 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
4. verb
move very slightly
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