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agitate
/ˈæ.dʒɪ.teɪt/
verb
To disturb or excite; to perturb or stir up (a person).
"He was greatly agitated by the news."
To cause to move with a violent, irregular action; to shake.
"the wind agitates the sea"
To set in motion; to actuate.
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