stir up

Verb
  1. Try to stir up public opinion (synset 202591135)
    is a type of: provoke, stimulate - provide the needed stimulus for
    subtypes: rumpus - cause a disturbance
    same as: agitate, foment
  2. Arouse or excite feelings and passions (synset 201764964)
    "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"
    is a type of: arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise - call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
    subtypes: ferment - work up into agitation or excitement
    same as: fire up, heat, ignite, inflame, wake
  3. Change the arrangement or position of (synset 201422127)
    is a type of: displace, move - cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
    subtypes:
    same as: agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, vex
  4. Provoke or stir up (synset 200852919)
    "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"
    causes: act, move - perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
    is a type of: provoke, stimulate - provide the needed stimulus for
    subtypes: raise - activate or stir up
    same as: incite, instigate, set off

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