agitating

try to stir up public opinion

cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks

exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for

The liberal party pushed for reforms

move very slightly

He shifted in his seat

move or cause to move back and forth

The chemist shook the flask vigorously