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Meaning
Verb
●
To
disturb
the
relative
position
of the
particles
of (a
liquid
or
similar
) by
passing
an
object
through it.
●
To
disturb
the
content
of (a
container
) by
passing
an
object
through it.
●
To
incite
to action.
●
To
bring
into
debate
; to agitate.
●
To
disturb
, to disrupt.
●
To change the place of in any
manner
; to move.
●
To
begin
to
move
, especially
gently
, from a still or
unmoving
position.
●
Of a
feeling
or
emotion
: to
rise
,
begin
to be felt.
●
To be in
motion
; to be
active
or
bustling
; to
exert
or
busy
oneself.
●
To
rise
from
sleep
or unconsciousness.
Noun
●
The
act
or result of
stirring
(
moving around
the
particles
of a
liquid
etc.)
●
agitation;
tumult
;
bustle
;
noise
or various movements.
●
Public
disturbance
or
commotion
;
tumultuous
disorder
;
seditious
uproar.
●
Agitation of
thoughts
;
conflicting
passions.
●
Jail; prison.
●
In Finance:
Acronym of
short-term
interest rate
, often
referring
to a
short-term
interest rate
future or option.
Sourced from
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Origin
stir
English
styrian
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Synonyms
Agitate
Arouse
Instigate
Prompt
Excite
Incite
Arise
Rouse
Wake
Thrill
Prison
Provoke
Awaken
Move
Rollercoaster
Get Up
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Simmer
Boil
Whisk
Mash
Soak
Melt
Thicken
Mix
Pour
Reheat
Ferment
Shake
Roast
Sprinkle
Cook
Caramelize
Rile
Knead
Drizzle
Puree
Saute
Spark
Ignite
Arouse
Sauté
Grind
Emulsify
Marinate
Blend
Braise
Marinade
Stimulate
Warm
Curdle
Pull
Mixing
Pan
Fry
Dissolve
Evoke
Spoon
Dip
Lift
Cool
Heat
Skillet
Whip Up
Heat Up
Bring To A Boil
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Rhymes
Bur
Err
Her
Sir
Birr
Cure
Scur
Lure
Stir
Were
Your
Terr
Aver
Hurr
Kerr
Purr
Spur
Chur
Burr
Murr
Burr
Whir
Churr
Recur
Occur
Astir
Myrrh
Aberr
Murre
Infer
Refer
Demur
Chirr
Demure
Insure
Concur
Profer
Dister
Mature
You'Re
Prefer
Ensure
Confer
Auteur
Hauteur
Obscure
Chauffeur
Connoisseur
Big Sur
De Rigueur
Bras D'Honneur
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