Grammar fix
stoke up anger
intensify anger
To make anger in a group become stronger, usually deliberately.
phrasal verb
How oftenNow and then
LevelC1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
The politician's comments stoked up anger among local residents.
When they announced they were closing our local market, a couple of Facebook groups really stoked up anger, and loads of people turned up to protest.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: The comments raised anger among residents.
Say: The comments stoked up anger among residents.
We don't say 'raise anger'; anger is stoked (up), stirred up or fuelled.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Make a crowd angry on purpose
How heatedProvokedInflamed
stir upCause angry feelings, often deliberately and irresponsibly.
stoke up angerYou're here · Encourage anger to develop or become stronger.
whip upEmphasises deliberately generating intense anger in a group.