inflame, stir up, wake, ignite, heat, fire up

arouse or excite feelings and passions; "The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor"; "The refugees' fate stirred up compassion around the world"; "Wake old feelings of hatred"

• ferment — work up into agitation or excitement

• arouse, elicit, enkindle, kindle, evoke, fire, raise, provoke — call forth; of emotions, feelings, and responses