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stir

Definition

  • verb: to mix (something) by making circular movements in it with a spoon or similar object
  • verb: to cause an especially slight movement or change of position of
  • usually + 'up'
  • synonyms: awaken, incite, animate

Examples

  • The bad economic news has 'stirred' anxiety among investors. [=has caused investors to worry]

  • “Not a creature was 'stirring'” <aq>Clement Moore, “A Visit from Saint Nicholas” (1822)</aq>

  • His comments certainly 'stirred things up'. [=caused a lot of excitement, anger, etc.]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Never? You like the scars on my face, don't you? Sure. My beauty stirs her little heart. You have better luck with falcons. She'll never call you "Dainty face." Any objections? (..)
    1958 The Vikings