stir up

verb

1. 1

   provoke or stir up

   incite a riot

   set off great unrest among the people

2. 2

   change the arrangement or position of

3. 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

4. 4

   try to stir up public opinion