stir (up) (Meaning)
stir (up)
to cause (someone) to feel a strong emotion and a desire to do something, to cause (something, usually something bad or unpleasant) to happen, to cause (something) to move up into and through the air or water
Synonyms & Antonyms of stir (up)
stir (up) Sentence Examples
- The chef stirred up the batter vigorously to ensure a smooth cake.
- The scandal stirred up a frenzy of speculation and gossip in the town.
- The political speech stirred up emotions among the crowd.
- The environmental disaster stirred up global outrage and demands for change.
- The news stirred up old memories and long-forgotten feelings.
- The thunderstorm stirred up the leaves and branches of the trees.
- The celebrity's controversial comments stirred up a media storm.
- The child's laughter stirred up a wave of joy and happiness.
- The sudden death stirred up grief and disbelief in the community.
- The investigation stirred up hidden truths and revealed a web of deception.
FAQs About the word stir (up)
to cause (someone) to feel a strong emotion and a desire to do something, to cause (something, usually something bad or unpleasant) to happen, to cause (somethi
raise,provoke, whip (up), pick, stimulate,promote, ferment, trigger, encourage, abet
tame, regulate, restrain, constrain, hold, discourage, curb, rein (in), inhibit,check
The chef stirred up the batter vigorously to ensure a smooth cake.
The scandal stirred up a frenzy of speculation and gossip in the town.
The political speech stirred up emotions among the crowd.
The environmental disaster stirred up global outrage and demands for change.
