agiter

/a.ʒite/
1.
verbInf1st

to shake

to stir (a liquid)

to wave/brandish (a hand, flag, object)

Il faut agiter la bouteille avant de l'ouvrir.

You need to shake the bottle before opening it.

Synonyms:secouer, remuer, mélanger, brandir
2.
verbInf1st

to unsettle/upset (someone)

to stir up or incite (feelings, public opinion)

La rumeur a fini par agiter l'opinion publique.

The rumour ended up stirring public opinion.

Synonyms:troubler, inquiéter, perturber, soulever