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.

Synonyms: canvass, debate, discuss, distract, disturb, excite, move, revolve