whip up

This page is about the phrasal verb whip up

Meaning

to create strong feelings in other people

stir up, arouse

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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