enliven vs stir

enliven is not a noun while stir is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
enliven	No	No	Yes	No
stir	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stir is a hypernym of enliven; that is, stir is a word with a broader meaning than enliven:

Other hypernyms of enliven include excite, shake, shake up, stimulate.

enliven (noun)	stir (noun)
	a rapid active commotion
	emotional agitation and excitement
	a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

enliven (verb)	stir (verb)
make lively	mix or add by stirring
heighten or intensify	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