stir up

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˈstɜːr ʌp/
US: /ˈstɜːr ʌp/

  1. To cause trouble or excitement.

    1. Don't stir up problems.
    2. He likes to stir up arguments in the office, just to watch the chaos.

  2. To encourage or incite someone to do something, often something negative.

    1. Don't stir up the dog.
    2. The speech was intended to stir up anger and resentment among the crowd.

  3. To mix something by moving it around quickly with a spoon or other object.

    1. Stir up the soup.
    2. Make sure to stir up the paint thoroughly before you start using it.

Synonyms

agitate excite incite mix rouse blend provoke

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stir up" in English means: To cause trouble or excitement., To encourage or incite someone to do something, often something negative., To mix something by moving it around quickly with a spoon or other object..

The phonetic transcription of "stir up" is /ˈstɜːr ʌp/ in British English and /ˈstɜːr ʌp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stir up": agitate, excite, incite, mix, rouse, blend, provoke.

Example usage of "stir up": "Don't stir up problems.". More examples on the page.