definition of
stir

[1] #1 stir v. move an implement through; "stir the soup"; "stir my drink"; "stir the soil". wn

[2] #2 stir v. [shift, budge, agitate] move very slightly; "He shifted in his seat". wn

[3] #3 stir v. [stimulate, excite] stir feelings in; "stimulate my appetite"; "excite the audience"; "stir emotions". wn

[4] #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] #5 stir v. [touch] affect emotionally; "A stirring movie"; "I was touched by your kind letter of sympathy". wn