DEFINITION
STIR:
• (v. t.) To change the place of in any manner; to move.
• (v. t.) To disturb the relative position of the particles of, as
of a liquid, by passing something through it; to agitate; as, to stir a
pudding with a spoon.
• (v. t.) To bring into debate; to agitate; to moot.
• (v. t.) To incite to action; to arouse; to instigate; to prompt;
to excite.
• (v. i.) To move; to change one's position.
• (v. i.) To be in motion; to be active or bustling; to exert or
busy one's self.
• (v. i.) To become the object of notice; to be on foot.
• (v. i.) To rise, or be up, in the morning.
• (n.) The act or result of stirring; agitation; tumult; bustle;
noise or various movements.
• (n.) Public disturbance or commotion; tumultuous disorder;
seditious uproar.
• (n.) Agitation of thoughts; conflicting passions.