The difference between Provoke and Stir up
When used as verbs, provoke means to cause someone to become annoyed or angry, whereas stir up means to arouse or excite (passion or action).
check bellow for the other definitions of Provoke and Stir up
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Provoke as a verb (transitive):
To cause someone to become annoyed or angry.
Examples:
"Don't provoke the dog; it may try to bite you."
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Provoke as a verb (transitive):
To bring about a reaction.
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Provoke as a verb (obsolete):
To appeal.
Examples:
"rfquotek Dryden"
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Stir up as a verb (transitive):
To arouse or excite (passion or action).
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Stir up as a verb (transitive):
To mix (ingredients) by stirring.
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Stir up as a verb (transitive):
To move or disturb slightly; to make turbid.