agitate vs rouse

agitate and rouse both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
agitate	No	No	Yes	No
rouse	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, agitate and rouse are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of agitate include charge, charge up, commove, excite, turn on.

agitate (verb)	rouse (verb)
change the arrangement or position of	cause to become awake or conscious
cause to be agitated, excited, or roused	cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
move very slightly	force or drive out
move or cause to move back and forth	become active
try to stir up public opinion
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