whip

whip up

verb

Definition of WHIP

to bring (something volatile or intense) into being <whipped up protests against the proposed amendment to the state's constitution>

Synonyms abet, brew, ferment, foment, instigate, pick, provoke, raise, stir (up), whip (up)

Related Words advance, cultivate, encourage, forward, foster, further, nourish, nurture, promote, sow, stimulate; detonate, set, set off, trigger; excite, galvanize, inflame (also enflame), inspire, motivate, rouse; activate, energize, enliven, fire, invigorate, jazz (up), liven (up), pep (up), quicken, stimulate, vitalize

Near Antonyms bridle, check, constrain, curb, discourage, hold, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain, tame; allay, calm, quiet, settle, soothe, still, subdue, tranquilize (also tranquillize)