STIR UP Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the phrase stir up. (exact relations)
There are 19 hypernyms of the phrase stir up. (close relations)

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stir stirs stirring stirringly


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	agitate				verbv
	verb • try to stir up public opinion • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • move very slightly • move or cause to move back and forth • change the arrangement or position of
	ignite				verbv
	verb • cause to start burning; subject to fire or great heat • start to burn or burst into flames • arouse or excite feelings and passions • start or maintain a fire in
	incite				verbv
	verb • give an incentive for action • provoke or stir up • urge on; cause to act
	instigate				verbv
	verb • provoke or stir up • serve as the inciting cause of
	provoke				verbv
	verb • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • evoke or provoke to appear or occur • provide the needed stimulus for • annoy continually or chronically
	rouse				verbv
	verb • become active • force or drive out • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • cause to become awake or conscious
	commove				verbv
	verb • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • change the arrangement or position of
	disturb				verbv
	verb • move deeply • change the arrangement or position of • tamper with • destroy the peace or tranquility of • damage as if by shaking or jarring
	foment				verbv
	verb • try to stir up public opinion • bathe with warm water or medicated lotions
	heat				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature • the presence of heat • the sensation caused by heat energy • the trait of being intensely emotional • applies to nonhuman mammals: a state or period of heightened sexual arousal and activity • a preliminary race in which the winner advances to a more important race • utility to warm a building verb • make hot or hotter • provide with heat • arouse or excite feelings and passions • gain heat or get hot
	inflame				verbv
	verb • cause inflammation in • catch fire • cause to start burning • arouse or excite feelings and passions • become inflamed; get sore
	vex				verbv
	verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress • change the arrangement or position of • subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation • be a mystery or bewildering to
	wake				verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
	noun • an island in the western Pacific between Guam and Hawaii • the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) • the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward • a vigil held over a corpse the night before burial verb • be awake, be alert, be there • stop sleeping • arouse or excite feelings and passions • to alert someone to something • cause to become awake or conscious
	fire up				verbv
	verb • arouse or excite feelings and passions • begin to smoke
	raise up				verbv
	verb • change the arrangement or position of
	set off				verb, nounv, n
	verb • put in motion or move to act • depart for someplace • direct attention to, as if by means of contrast • cause to burst with a violent release of energy • make up for • set in motion or cause to begin • provoke or stir up

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