What does "Stir up" mean?

agitated or upset

Synonym: provoked, excited Opposite: calmed, soothed

"Stir up" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Because you've got me very stirred up with all these false accusations.

Breaking Bad S5E2

It's just that the accident probably stirred up a lot of emotions.

Desperate Housewives S1E8

I reckon he's a plant, he was only brought in to stir things up.

Doctor Who S1E12

THE BEATS BELIEVED IN SHOCKING PEOPLE, STIRRING THINGS UP.

Gilmore Girls S2E16

Look, I don't wanna stir up stuff.

Gossip Girl S3E1

didn't stir up any resentment?

Modern Family S1E7

All you gotta do is stir it up a little bit.

Scrubs S1E24

Because he doesn't know the idea to stir her up against Daniel was yours in the first place.

Suits S2E14

"Stir up" in TV shows & movies

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