stir up meaning and definition

STIR UP verb

Definition of stir up (verb)

1. try to stir up public opinion
   • synonyms: agitate, foment
2. arouse or excite feelings and passions
   • "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"
   • synonyms: fire up, heat, ignite, inflame, wake
3. change the arrangement or position of
   • synonyms: agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, vex
4. provoke or stir up
   • "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"
   • synonyms: incite, instigate, set off