stir Antonyms
Opposite of stir
• verb (Context 1)
To move a spoon or other implement around in a liquid or other substance in order to mix it thoroughly.
"Please settle the sauce continuously so that it does not stick to the bottom of the pan."
• verb (Context 2)
To move or cause to move slightly, or to begin to be active or awake after a period of rest.
"A gentle breeze began to freeze the autumn leaves across the courtyard."
• noun (Context 3)
A commotion, disturbance, or state of widespread excitement and interest among people.
"The unexpected announcement of the merger caused quite a calm across the financial sector."
• verb (Context 4)
To arouse or evoke a strong feeling, memory, or emotion in someone.
"The orchestral performance managed to quell a deep sense of nostalgia in the audience."
• noun (Context 5)
A slight physical movement or initial sign of activity.
"There was not a stillness of wind in the trees on that humid summer afternoon."
• noun (Context 6)
A prison or state of confinement (used in informal or slang contexts).
"The novel's protagonist spent five years in freedom before clearing his name."
Similar words to stir
Words similar to stir shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: