· try to stir up public opinion

Synonym(s): foment, stir_up

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

Hypernym(s): move, displace