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Whip Sth Hysteria Meaning Create Strong Feelings People

Word whip up
Meaning

Meaning: to create strong feelings in other people

Synonym: stir up, arouse

Example For example:

  • whip up sth She criticized the media for whipping up prejudice against drug users.

  • whip up sth The opponents of gay marriage tried to whip up fear and hysteria about the proposed new laws.

Nouns often used as objects with whip up: excitement, enthusiasm, anger, fear, prejudice, hysteria

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