Synonyms of stir up

Verb

1. agitate, foment, stir up, provoke, stimulate

usage: try to stir up public opinion

2. inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up, arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke

usage: 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"

3. agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up, move, displace

usage: change the arrangement or position of

4. incite, instigate, set off, stir up, provoke, stimulate

usage: provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"