stir up

verb

1. tr, adverb to set in motion; instigate

   he stirred up trouble

Example Sentences

The party's leader, David Seymour, has dismissed opponents as wanting to "stir up" fear and division.

From BBC

Russia tried to stir up domestic terrorism by fomenting polarization.

From Los Angeles Times

“The issue is there shouldn’t have been a mob. And if your stir up a mob, you should lose your job and shouldn’t be reelected.”

From Los Angeles Times

Once the gut barrier is breached, even friendly microbes can stir up inflammation, causing health issues ranging from overweight to obesity, infections to autoimmune disease, and mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's.

From Salon

Personal choice v nanny state; realism v idealism – there are few medical conditions that stir up such heated debate.

From BBC

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