· try to stir up public opinion
Hypernym(s): provoke, stimulate
· cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
Synonym(s): rouse, turn_on, charge, commove, excite, charge_up
Hypernym(s): disturb, upset, trouble
Antonym(s): calm
· 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"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
Synonym(s): crusade, fight, press, campaign, push
Hypernym(s): advertise, advertize, promote, push
· move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"
Synonym(s): stir, shift, budge
Hypernym(s): move
· move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
Synonym(s): shake
Hypernym(s): move
· change the arrangement or position of
Synonym(s): vex, disturb, commove, shake_up, stir_up, raise_up