gross out vs stimulate

gross out and stimulate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gross out	No	No	Yes	No
stimulate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stimulate is a hypernym of gross out; that is, stimulate is a word with a broader meaning than gross out:

Other hypernyms of gross out include excite, stir.

gross out (verb)	stimulate (verb)
lose one's nerve	cause to be alert and energetic
fill with distaste	act as a stimulant
	provide the needed stimulus for
	cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
	cause to occur rapidly
	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
	stir feelings in