stimulate vs stir

stimulate is not a noun while stir is a noun.

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

As verbs, stimulate and stir are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of stimulate include excite, shake, shake up.

As verbs, stimulate and stir are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of stimulate include excite.

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

stimulate (verb)	stir (verb)
cause to be alert and energetic	mix or add by stirring
act as a stimulant	summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
provide the needed stimulus for	affect emotionally
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
cause to occur rapidly	move very slightly
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of	move an implement through
stir feelings in	to begin moving
	stir feelings in