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Definition of Stir
1. Noun. A prominent or sensational but short-lived news event. "He made a great splash and then disappeared"
Generic synonyms: Commotion, Disruption, Disturbance, Flutter, Hoo-ha, Hoo-hah, Hurly Burly, Kerfuffle, To-do
Derivative terms: Splashy
2. Verb. Move an implement through. "The chefs stir the vegetables"; "Stir the soil"
3. Noun. Emotional agitation and excitement.
4. Verb. Move very slightly. "The streets stir with crowds"; "He shifted in his seat"
5. Noun. A rapid active commotion.
Generic synonyms: Commotion, Din, Ruckus, Ruction, Rumpus, Tumult
Derivative terms: Bustle, Flurry, Fuss, Hustle
6. Verb. Stir feelings in. "Stir emotions"
Specialized synonyms: Fuck Off, Jack Off, Jerk Off, Masturbate, She-bop, Wank, Masturbate, Horripilate, Work, Blow, Fellate, Go Down On, Suck, Thrill, Quicken, Whet, Disgust, Gross Out, Repel, Revolt
Generic synonyms: Sensitise, Sensitize
Derivative terms: Excitant, Excitation, Excitement, Stimulant, Stimulative, Stimulus
7. Verb. Stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of. "The performance is likely to stir Sue"; "The civil war shook the country"
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Elicit, Enkindle, Evoke, Fire, Kindle, Provoke, Raise
Specialized synonyms: Fuel, Arouse, Excite, Sex, Turn On, Wind Up, Affright, Fright, Frighten, Scare, Thrill, Tickle, Vibrate, Invite, Tempt, Elate, Intoxicate, Lift Up, Pick Up, Uplift, Animate, Enliven, Exalt, Inspire, Invigorate, Titillate
Derivative terms: Excitation, Excitement, Stirrer
Also: Stir Up
8. Verb. Affect emotionally. "The performance is likely to stir Sue"; "I was touched by your kind letter of sympathy"
Generic synonyms: Affect, Impress, Move, Strike
Specialized synonyms: Get
Also: Stir Up
Derivative terms: Stirring
9. Verb. Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic. "Call down the spirits from the mountain"
Specialized synonyms: Anathemise, Anathemize, Bedamn, Beshrew, Curse, Damn, Imprecate, Maledict, Bless
Generic synonyms: Create, Make
Related verbs: Call Forth, Evoke, Kick Up, Provoke
Derivative terms: Conjuration, Conjuration, Conjurer, Conjuring, Conjuror, Conjury, Evocation, Invocation, Invocation
10. Verb. To begin moving,. "As the thunder started the sleeping children began to stir"
11. Verb. Mix or add by stirring. "Stir nuts into the dough"
Definition of Stir
1. v. t. To change the place of in any manner; to move.
2. v. i. To move; to change one's position.
3. n. The act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements.
Definition of Stir
1. Verb. (transitive dated) To change the place of in any manner; to move. ¹
2. Verb. (transitive) To disturb the relative position of the particles of, as of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate. ¹
3. Verb. (transitive) To agitate the content of (a container) by passing something through it. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive) To bring into debate; to agitate; to moot. ¹
5. Verb. (transitive) To incite to action; to arouse; to instigate; to prompt; to excite. ¹
6. Verb. (intransitive) To move; to change one’s position. ¹
7. Verb. (intransitive) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or busy one's self. ¹
8. Verb. (intransitive) To become the object of notice; to be on foot. ¹
9. Verb. (intransitive poetic) To rise, or be up, in the morning. ¹
10. Noun. The act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle; noise or various movements. ¹
11. Noun. Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder; seditious uproar. ¹
12. Noun. Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions. ¹
13. Noun. (slang) Jail; prison. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stir
1. to pass an implement through in circular motions [v STIRRED, STIRRING, STIRS]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Stir
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