upstir
/ˈʌpˌstɜr/
verb
- To cause excitement, disturbance, or commotion.
- Her comments upstirred a debate among the group.
- The sudden noise upstirred the sleeping birds.
- The speech upstirred the crowd and got them cheering.
noun
- A state of excitement, disturbance, or commotion.
- The new policy created an upstir in the community.
- There was an upstir among the fans when the star player arrived.
- The announcement caused quite an upstir in the office.
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