v. t. | 1. | To change the place of in any manner; to move. |
2. | To disturb the relative position of the particles of, as of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate; | |
3. | To bring into debate; to agitate; to moot. | |
4. | To incite to action; to arouse; to instigate; to prompt; to excite. | |
v. i. | 1. | To move; to change one's position. |
2. | To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy one's self. | |
3. | To become the object of notice; to be on foot. | |
4. | To rise, or be up, in the morning. | |
n. | 1. | The act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements. |
2. | Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar. | |
3. | Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions. |