v.

1. try to stir up public opinion;
   foment, stir up
2. cause to be agitated, excited, or roused;
   rouse, turn on, charge, commove, excite, charge up
   
   • The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks
3. 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;
   crusade, fight, press, campaign, push
   
   • The liberal party pushed for reforms
   • She is crusading for women's rights
   • The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate
4. move very slightly;
   stir, shift, budge
   
   • He shifted in his seat
5. move or cause to move back and forth;
   shake
   
   • The chemist shook the flask vigorously
   • My hands were shaking
6. change the arrangement or position of;
   vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up