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stir up

 
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stir
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to cause excitement or agitation in (a person or group); ignite.
He was a dynamic speaker who could really stir up a crowd.The speeches stirred up the workers and inspired them to protest.
definition 2: to cause (something) to begin or to start up again; ignite.
The incident stirred up anger across the nation.She stirred up feelings in him that he thought he had left behind.I didn't say anything because I didn't want to stir up trouble.