stir vs agitate

agitate vs stir

stir is a noun but agitate is not a noun.

stir and agitate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, stir and agitate are synonyms defined as:

stir and agitate: move very slightly

Other synonyms of stir include budge, shift.

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

stir (verb)	agitate (verb)
mix or add by stirring	change the arrangement or position of
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic	cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
affect emotionally	move very slightly
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of	move or cause to move back and forth
move very slightly	try to stir up public opinion
move an implement through	exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
to begin moving
stir feelings in

Difference between stir and agitate

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