What is the meaning of the word "agitate"?

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  1. to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused copy to clipboard verb
    • I agitated them with annoying dad jokes. copy to clipboard
  2. to exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person copy to clipboard verb
    • I agitated for worker's rights all summer long. copy to clipboard
  3. to move very slightly copy to clipboard verb
    • I agitated the mixture. copy to clipboard
  4. to try to stir up public opinion copy to clipboard verb
    • I agitated on behalf of the downtrodden. copy to clipboard

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