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agitate

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  1. discompose             2. shake                 
 
ag.i.tate \'aj-*-.ta-t\ vb [L agitatus, pp. of agitare, freq. of agere to 
   drive - more] at AGENT obs  1a: to give motion to  1b: to move with an 
   irregular, rapid, or violent action  2: to excite the mind or feelings of : 
   DISTURB  3a: to discuss excitedly and earnestly  3b: to stir up public 
   discussion of  : to attempt to arouse public feeling  - ag.i.tat.ed.ly av