Synonyms of stirs (up)

stirs (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of stir (up)

as in provokes

to bring something (volatile or intense) into being

couldn't stir up any interest in a Saturday morning outing to the art museum

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provokes
• whips (up)
• raises
• promotes
• triggers
• encourages
• sets in motion
• incites
• stimulates
• picks
• instigates
• foments
• ferments
• abets
• cultivates
• brews
• sets off
• inspires
• fosters
• motivates
• advances
• forwards
• sows
• furthers
• nourishes
• detonates
• nurtures
• activates
• rouses
• peps (up)
• energizes
• livens (up)
• sets
• excites
• jazzes (up)
• galvanizes
• vitalizes
• inflames
• quickens
• enlivens
• invigorates
• fires

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• reins (in)
• holds
• inhibits
• checks
• regulates
• discourages
• restrains
• curbs
• constrains
• tames
• settles
• soothes
• calms
• bridles
• quiets
• subdues
• allays
• stills
• tranquilizes