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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 move or cause to move back and forth; "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking" move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat" 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 fa |
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