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stir v. move an implement through; "stir the soup"; "stir my drink"; "stir the soil"
. wn #2
stir v. [
shift, budge, agitate] move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat"
. wn #3
stir v. [
stimulate, excite] stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions"
. wn #4
stir v. [
stimulate, shake, shake up, excite] stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of; "These stories shook the community"; "the civil war shook the country"
. wn #5
stir v. [
touch] affect emotionally; "A stirring movie"; "I was touched by your kind letter of sympathy"
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