Stir Up (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Change the arrangement or position of.

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Vex
• Disturb
• Shake Up
• Raise Up
• Commove
• Agitate

Hypernyms

• Displace
• Move

Hyponyms

• Poke
• Beat
• Scramble
• Toss
• Roil
• Rile

Meaning ²

Try to stir up public opinion.

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

• Foment
• Agitate

Hypernyms

• Provoke
• Stimulate

Hyponyms

• Rumpus

Meaning ³

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".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

• The brutal murder of the young woman stirred up widespread outrage across the nation.
• The politician's emotional speech managed to stir up strong patriotism among the crowd.
• The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world.
• The media's biased reporting stirred up fear and anxiety among the population.
• The news of the natural disaster stirred up a massive wave of sympathy worldwide.

Synonyms

• Fire Up
• Inflame
• Wake
• Ignite
• Heat

Hypernyms

• Evoke
• Kindle
• Raise
• Fire
• Enkindle
• Arouse
• Provoke

Hyponyms

• Ferment

Meaning ⁴

Provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people".

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Instigate
• Set Off
• Incite

Hypernyms

• Provoke
• Stimulate

Hyponyms

• Raise