stirring up (Meaning)
stirring 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 stirring up
stirring up Sentence Examples
- The politician's inflammatory remarks were stirring up discontent among the citizens.
- The storm was stirring up huge waves that crashed against the shore.
- The news report stirred up a storm of emotions, ranging from anger to sadness.
- The scent of freshly baked cookies was stirring up my hunger.
- The teacher's inspiring words stirred up a sense of purpose within the students.
- The investigation stirred up a hornet's nest of controversies and accusations.
- The artwork stirred up mixed feelings, leaving some viewers intrigued and others unsettled.
- The scandal stirred up the town, leaving no resident indifferent.
- The sudden change in plans stirred up a flurry of activity and confusion.
- The announcement of a new tax proposal stirred up protests and public outcry.
FAQs About the word stirring 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
provoking, raising, promoting, whipping (up), setting off, cultivating,triggering, encouraging, inciting, instigating
reining (in), taming, discouraging, inhibiting, restraining, checking, holding, regulating, curbing, constraining
The politician's inflammatory remarks were stirring up discontent among the citizens.
The storm was stirring up huge waves that crashed against the shore.
The news report stirred up a storm of emotions, ranging from anger to sadness.
The scent of freshly baked cookies was stirring up my hunger.
