Stir up — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Stir up

Stir up (verb)

  1. to cause (someone) to feel a strong emotion and a desire to do something
  2. to cause (something) to move up into and through the air or water
  3. to disturb the quiet of, agitate

Stir up (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to bring something (volatile or intense) into being

    "couldn't stir up any interest in a Saturday morning outing to the art museum"

    similar: abet, brew, ferment, foment, incite, instigate, pick, provoke, raise, whip (up), set in motion
    related: advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, sow, stimulate, detonate, set, set off, trigger, excite, galvanize, inflame, inspire, motivate, rouse, activate, energize, enliven, fire, invigorate, jazz (up), liven (up), pep (up), quicken, vitalize
    near: bridle, check, constrain, curb, discourage, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, tame, allay, calm, quiet, settle, soothe, still, subdue, tranquilize

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stir up

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stir up:

abet, brew, ferment, foment, incite, instigate, pick, provoke, raise, whip (up), set in motion

Related Words for Stir up

advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, sow, stimulate, detonate, set, set off, trigger, excite, galvanize, inflame, inspire, motivate, rouse, activate, energize, enliven, fire, invigorate, jazz (up), liven (up), pep (up), quicken

Near Antonyms of Stir up

bridle, check, constrain, curb, discourage, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, tame, allay, calm, quiet, settle, soothe, still, subdue, tranquilize

Word Forms of Stir up

Inflections: stirred up, stirring up, stirs up

Origin & Etymology of Stir up

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Stir up

kick/whip/stir up a storm

Frequently Asked Questions about Stir up

What does "Stir up" mean?

"Stir up" means to cause (someone) to feel a strong emotion and a desire to do something. As a verb, it is defined as: to cause (someone) to feel a strong emotion and a desire to do something.

What is another word for "Stir up"?

Other words for "Stir up" include abet, brew, ferment, foment, incite, instigate, pick and provoke. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stir up" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stir up"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stir up". Common alternatives include abet, brew, ferment, foment, incite, instigate, pick, provoke, raise and whip (up).

How do you use "Stir up" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stir up" in a sentence: "couldn't stir up any interest in a Saturday morning outing to the art museum".

Is "Stir up" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stir up" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Stir up"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Stir up" meaning "to bring something (volatile or intense) into being"?

When "Stir up" (verb) means to bring something (volatile or intense) into being, synonyms include abet, brew, ferment, foment, incite and instigate.

What words are related to "Stir up"?

Words related to "Stir up" include advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish and nurture.