stir up
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(verb) 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" |
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Synonyms: fire up, heat, ignite, inflame |
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Related Words: arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise |
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(verb) try to stir up public opinion |
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Synonyms: agitate, foment |
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Related Words: provoke, rumpus, stimulate |
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(verb) provoke or stir up; "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people" |
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Synonyms: incite, instigate, set off |
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Related Words: provoke, raise, stimulate |
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(verb) change the arrangement or position of |
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Synonyms: agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up |
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Related Words: displace, move, rile, roil, stir, toss |
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