stir🔊

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 emotionally affect; to touch, to move.

To incite to action. +

To bring into debate; to agitate.

(obsolete) To disturb, to disrupt.

(dated) 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. +

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.

(slang) Jail; prison.