Stir — synonyms, definition

1. stir (Noun)

ado agitation anarchism battle brawl bustle commotion course direction discord disorder disturbance excitement ferment flurry fuss gesture hubbub hustle motion • • •

stir (Noun) — A prominent or sensational but short-lived news event. ex. "he made a great stir and then disappeared"

stir (Noun) — Emotional agitation and excitement.

stir (Noun) — A rapid active commotion.

agitation carry-on commotion din disruption disturbance flutter hoo-ha hoo-hah hurly burly kerfuffle ruckus ruction rumpus to-do tumult electricity sensation

2. stir (Verb)

advance affect agitate animate arise arouse awake awaken beat blend bring up budge butt call call down call forth change charge cheer conjure • • •

stir (Verb) — Move an implement through. ex. "stir the soup" ex. "stir my drink" ex. "stir the soil"

stir (Verb) — Move very slightly. ex. "He stirred in his seat"

stir (Verb) — Arouse feelings in. ex. "stir emotions"

stir (Verb) — Excite the feelings or emotions of; disturb the peace of. ex. "These stories stirred the community"

stir (Verb) — Affect emotionally. ex. "A stirring movie"

stir (Verb) — Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic. ex. "stir the spectre of unemployment"

stir (Verb) — To begin moving. ex. "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir"

stir (Verb) — Mix or add by stirring. ex. "Stir nuts into the dough"

affect arouse create displace elicit enkindle evoke fire impress kindle make move provoke raise sensitise sensitize strike work affright anathemise anathemize animate arouse bedamn beshrew bless blow churn curse damn dang disgust doggone elate enliven exalt excite fellate • • • stir up