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What does stir up mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word stir up? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (transitive) To arouse or excite (passion or action).
  2. (transitive) To mix (ingredients) by stirring.
  3. (transitive) To move or disturb slightly; to make turbid.
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The renovation, so long resisted by mother, was meant to be an act of vengeance, assertion and exorcism, but it only seems to stir up memories.
If trolls who are in it for the lolz see that they can stir up a lot of trouble in your comments they will make an account.
References to Pearl Harbor and kamikaze pilots could stir up old WWII prejudices against Japanese-Americans.
They dismissed his claims, accusing him of trying to stir up racial tension for political advantage.
Britain must be free to act against extremists who stir up hatred and incite terrorism.
However, the carp are barred from the pool because they stir up silt, which reduces sunlight penetration and prevents plant growth.

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