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disturbance vs stir

stir vs disturbance

disturbance and stir both are nouns.

disturbance is not a verb while stir is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
disturbance Yes No No No
stir Yes No Yes No
As nouns, stir is a hyponym of disturbance; that is, stir is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than disturbance:
  • disturbance: a disorderly outburst or tumult
  • stir: a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
Other hyponyms of disturbance include convulsion, turmoil, upheaval, earthquake, incident, splash, storm, tempest, storm center, storm centre, garboil, tumult, tumultuousness, uproar.
disturbance (noun) stir (noun)
the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion a rapid active commotion
a noisy fight emotional agitation and excitement
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
a disorderly outburst or tumult
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
an unhappy and worried mental state
disturbance (verb) stir (verb)
mix or add by stirring
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
affect emotionally
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
move very slightly
move an implement through
to begin moving
stir feelings in
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