Synonyms for Stir Up (same or very similar meaning)
WordNet sense 1 (try to stir up public opinion):
agitate, fomentWordNet sense 2 (arouse or excite feelings and passions):
heat, ignite, inflame, wake, fire upWordNet sense 3 (change the arrangement or position of):
disturb, vex, commove, shake up, raise upWordNet sense 4 (provoke or stir up):
incite, instigate, set offFrom the ODE community, based on WordNetadd/edit