激起

dash a surge of ripples

send up high water columns

induce wind and wave

Insults incite/arouse resentment.

stimulate people's longing for a new life

arouse patriotism among young people

rouse/stir sb's sympathy; excite sb to pity

stir up the deepest emotions of pride

spark/evoke protests; touch off an outcry (over sth)

arouse/rouse/stimulate sb's curiosity; intrigue sb (with sth)

provoke general rage; arouse public indignation; incur the odium of the public

evoke rebellion

stir up a hatred

arouse discontent