那篇社论通过夸大社会矛盾来煽动对立情绪。

The editorial is accused of ___stirring the pot by exaggerating social conflicts.

这位政客以散布未经证实的谣言来煽动公众情绪而闻名，这是一种典型的搅局行为。

The politician is known for ___cauldron-stirring by spreading unverified rumors to agitate the public.