English Explanatory Dictionary

stir up

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To arouse or excite (passion or action, etc.).
  2. To mix (ingredients) by stirring.
  3. To move or disturb slightly; to make turbid.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stir up.wav

Word forms

stir up stirs up stirring up stirred up

Synonyms

incite instigate provoke abet actuate goose light a fire under send sting bring about cheer draw drive encourage egg on engender evoke excite foment goad grill ignite impel induce inflame invoke lash motive motivate move obligate oblige push promote prompt rouse set off spark off spur spur on stimulate stir stir up stoke tempt urge whet whip up swizzle agitate muddle roil trouble

Derived words

stir up a hornets' nest
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