stir up Sentence Examples

  1. The powerful speech stirred up emotions that had long been dormant.
  2. The commotion stirred up a flurry of activity, as people rushed to see what was happening.
  3. The politician's inflammatory remarks stirred up a storm of controversy.
  4. The scent of freshly baked bread stirred up memories of childhood.
  5. The heavy rain stirred up the muddy river, making it difficult to cross.
  6. The slightest provocation can stir up the sleeping bear within him.
  7. The teacher's enthusiasm stirred up a thirst for knowledge among the students.
  8. The wind stirred up the leaves, creating a symphony of rustling.
  9. The discovery of the ancient scroll stirred up excitement and anticipation among scholars.
  10. The news of the lost child stirred up a sense of urgency in the community.

stir up Meaning

Wordnet

stir up (v)

try to stir up public opinion

arouse or excite feelings and passions

change the arrangement or position of

provoke or stir up

FAQs About the word stir up

try to stir up public opinion, arouse or excite feelings and passions, change the arrangement or position of, provoke or stir up

raise, whip (up),provoke, set in motion, encourage, incite, foment,promote, abet, set off

restrain, rein (in), inhibit, constrain, tame, regulate, regulate, curb, discourage, curb

The powerful speech stirred up emotions that had long been dormant.

The commotion stirred up a flurry of activity, as people rushed to see what was happening.

The politician's inflammatory remarks stirred up a storm of controversy.

The scent of freshly baked bread stirred up memories of childhood.