Synonyms of whip (up)

whip (up)

verb

as in to provoke

to bring (something volatile or intense) into being

whipped up protests against the proposed amendment to the state's constitution

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoke
• stir (up)
• raise
• set in motion
• promote
• trigger
• encourage
• incite
• ferment
• stimulate
• foment
• abet
• pick
• instigate
• brew
• cultivate
• set off
• jazz (up)
• forward
• foster
• inspire
• further
• motivate
• sow
• nurture
• advance
• nourish
• detonate
• rouse
• pep (up)
• activate
• galvanize
• liven (up)
• excite
• inflame
• energize
• set
• enliven
• invigorate
• quicken
• fire
• vitalize

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• check
• rein (in)
• hold
• restrain
• regulate
• discourage
• inhibit
• curb
• constrain
• tame
• bridle
• settle
• subdue
• allay
• quiet
• calm
• soothe
• still
• tranquilize