agitate
Cross references: 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