Propose to men in a disturbed state (8)
I believe the answer is:
nominate
'propose' is the definition.
(synonyms)
'to men in a disturbed state' is the wordplay.
'to men in a' anagrams to 'NOMINATE'.
Though, I am not sure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for nominate that I've seen before include "Choose" , "Put forward name for a mention" , "give name" , "Propose for office" , "Designate" .)