Meaning of stir up in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Verb

    stir up

    Definitions

    1. try to stir up public opinion

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  2. 2. arouse or excite feelings and passions

    Examples

    • « 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 »

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  3. 3. change the arrangement or position of
  4. 4. provoke or stir up

    Examples

    • « incite a riot »
    • « set off great unrest among the people »

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  • « The usual comment from psychologists and psychiatrists was that it's best not to encourage people to look at their dreams because they are liable to stir up problems for themselves. »
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