ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for physically fanning flames or metaphorically stirring up emotions, conflicts, or situations. Often implies intensifying or provoking action.
風が火を煽り立てて、火事が広がった。
The wind fanned the flames, spreading the fire.
彼の挑発的な発言が観客の怒りを煽り立てた。
His provocative remarks stirred up the audience's anger.