stir up vs agitate

stir up and agitate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stir up	No	No	Yes	No
agitate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stir up and agitate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of stir up include commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, vex.

As verbs, stir up and agitate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of stir up include foment.

stir up (verb)	agitate (verb)
provoke or stir up	change the arrangement or position of
change the arrangement or position of	cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
arouse or excite feelings and passions	move very slightly
try to stir up public opinion	move or cause to move back and forth
	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