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stir

[stur] / stɜr /
NOUN
commotion, excitement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
furor fuss uproar
STRONG
activity ado agitation backwash bustle din disorder disquiet disturbance ferment flap flurry movement pandemonium pother racket row scene to-do tumult turmoil whirl whirlwind
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm peace
STRONG
calmness harmony order quiet
WEAK
moderation
VERB
mix up, agitate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
beat blend disturb mix shake whip whisk
STRONG
flutter move quiver rustle toss tremble
WEAK
move about
Antonyms
STRONGEST
divide separate soothe unmix
WEAK
leave alone
VERB
incite, stimulate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affect arouse energize galvanize inflame inspire kindle prompt provoke raise rouse spark spur touch trigger whip up
STRONG
abet actuate agitate animate awaken bestir challenge craze drive electrify excite foment impel motivate move quicken rally rile rout set spook thrill urge vitalize wake waken whet
WEAK
add fuel to fire feed the fire make waves psych roust stir embers stir up switch on work up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm depress discourage disenchant dissuade halt prevent stop
STRONG
bore dampen deaden dishearten dull hinder impede lull quiet repress retard slow tranquilize weaken
WEAK
laze leave alone rest wait
VERB
get up and going
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rouse
STRONG
awake awaken bestir budge exert hasten move wake waken
WEAK
be up and about get a move on get moving look alive make an effort mill about shake a leg
Antonyms
STRONG
deaden go to sleep
WEAK
calm discourage laze leave alone rest wait

Example Sentences

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Still, a lot can happen before the June 2 primary to stir up the race.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Pull the pan from the heat before you stir them in — this is how you avoid the dreaded graininess, that chalky betrayal.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Rayan Cherki caused a stir on social media with his antics at the Carabao Cup final.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Other times, they can stir controversy and, on rare occasions, even jump-start careers.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Mr. Whitby didn’t stir as I stepped behind him, his gaze locked on the inferno.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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