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"
change the arrangement or position of cause to be agitated, excited, or roused; "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks" try to stir up public opinion
If something agitates you, it worries you and makes you unable to think clearly or calmly. The thought of them getting her possessions when she dies agitates her. see also agitation
If people agitate for something, they protest or take part in political activity in order to get it. The women who worked in these mills had begun to agitate for better conditions