agitate
verb (used with object)
to move or force into violent, irregular action.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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I am agitating you, dearest girl, forgive me; only give me some little hope.
From The Mother's Recompense, Volume 1 A Sequel to Home Influence by Grace Aguilar