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stir vs agitation

agitation vs stir

stir and agitation both are nouns.

stir is a verb but agitation is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stir Yes No Yes No
agitation Yes No No No
As nouns, agitation is a hypernym of stir; that is, agitation is a word with a broader meaning than stir:
  • stir: emotional agitation and excitement
  • agitation: the feeling of being agitated; not calm
stir (noun) agitation (noun)
a rapid active commotion disturbance usually in protest
emotional agitation and excitement the act of agitating something; causing it to move around (usually vigorously)
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event the feeling of being agitated; not calm
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
stir (verb) agitation (verb)
mix or add by stirring
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
Difference between stir and agitation

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