1.encourage monsters to stalk abroad, making trouble, causing disorder; give countenance to evil elements in their activities; conjure up a host of demons to make trouble; stir up trouble; play [raise] the devil
stir up trouble
... ◆ 兴妖作怪[ stir up trouble;conjure up a host of demon to make mischief;kick up the devil's delight ] ◆ 女妖[ nix ] ...