agitate

verb

1.
try to stir up public opinion
foment stir up
Agent:
agitator
Derived from:
agitator
2.
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
charge charge up commove excite rouse turn on
Antonym:
calm
Derived from:
agitative
3.
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
campaign crusade fight press push
4.
5.
move or cause to move back and forth
quitch waw shake
6.