stir up

verbs

try to stir up public opinion

arouse or excite feelings and passions

"The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"

fire up, heat, ignite, inflame, stir up, wake

change the arrangement or position of

agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, stir up, vex

provoke or stir up

"incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"

incite, instigate, set off, stir up