stir up in WordNet English dictionary

1. change the arrangement or position of
   agitate  vex  disturb  commove  shake up  stir up  raise up 
   
2. try to stir up public opinion
   agitate  foment  stir up 
   
3. 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"
   inflame  stir up  wake  ignite  heat  fire up 
   
4. provoke or stir up
   "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"
   incite  instigate  set off  stir up 
   

stir up in English Wiktionary