horripilate vs stir

horripilate is not a noun while stir is a noun.

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

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

Other hypernyms of horripilate include excite, stimulate.

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

horripilate (verb)	stir (verb)
cause (someone's) hair to stand on end and to have goosebumps	mix or add by stirring
have one's hair stand on end and get goosebumps	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