stirring up

NOUN

awakening

Synonyms

STRONG

activation animating arising arousal awaking birth enlivening incitement kindling provocation rebirth renewal revival rousing stimulation waking

WEAK

vivication waking up

Antonyms

STRONG

destruction suppression

WEAK

sleep sleeping

NOUN

confusion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bewilderment disorientation distraction embarrassment turbulence turmoil

STRONG

abashment agitation befuddlement bemusement chagrin commotion demoralization discomfiture dither flap fluster lather perplexity perturbation pother puzzlement stew tumult

WEAK

abashing addling befuddling blurring cluttering confounding disarranging discomfiting disturbing dumbfounding embarrassing embroiling mixup mystification obscuring perplexing tangling unsettling upsetting

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm peace

STRONG

calmness happiness

WEAK

clarity composure method order organization orientation sense system

Example Sentences

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And, as during Trump’s first term, Fisher’s work is stirring up controversy again.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Strikes continued to pummel targets in Iran on Sunday, at times stirring up the already emotional crowds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

The latest iteration of the project is stirring up familiar ire, with some expressing a deep connection with, and concern for humane treatment of, the deer.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2025

But the underlying energy is not that of the more conspiratorial Alex Jones types, who keep their audiences engaged by stirring up fear and outrage.

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2025

She was already stirring up batter for a pineapple upside-down cake, Liyana’s favorite.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

stirring up

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