try to stir up public opinion

[ Syn: foment , stir up ]

cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks

[ Syn: rouse , turn on , charge , commove , excite , charge up ]

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 womens rights; The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate

[ Syn: crusade , fight , press , campaign , push ]

move very slightly; He shifted in his seat

[ Syn: stir , shift , budge ]

move or cause to move back and forth; The chemist shook the flask vigorously; My hands were shaking

[ Syn: shake ]

change the arrangement or position of

[ Syn: vex , disturb , commove , shake up , stir up , raise up ]