What is the meaning of stir up?

Try to stir up public opinion.
- synonyms: agitate, foment
Arouse or excite feelings and passions.
- usage: "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"
- synonyms: inflame, wake, ignite, heat, fire up
Change the arrangement or position of.
- synonyms: agitate, vex, disturb, commove, shake up, raise up
Provoke or stir up.
- usage: "incite a riot"; "set off great unrest among the people"
- synonyms: incite, instigate, set off

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