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agitate

/ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/
verb
  1. To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).

    "He was greatly agitated by the news."

  2. To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake.

    "the wind agitates the sea"

  3. To set in motion; to actuate.

Synonymscanvass, debate, discuss, distract, disturb, excite
Antonymsappease, calm, quieten

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