agitate

"The loud music caused a disturbance in the library, making it hard to concentrate. "

"What is your question?"

"The politicians debated the new law in the city council meeting. "

"The irregulars attacked the government buildings, not following the standard military formations. "

"Expenses greatly exceeded revenues this year."

"Consider that we’ve had three major events and the year has hardly begun."

"The violent assaulted the student in the school hallway. "

"He was greatly agitated by the news."

"The loud construction outside my window started to perturb my concentration while I was trying to study. "

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

"The desperate needed food and shelter. "

"He was greatly agitated by the news."