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stir vs beshrew

beshrew vs stir

stir is a noun but beshrew is not a noun.

stir and beshrew both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stir Yes No Yes No
beshrew No No Yes No
As verbs, beshrew is a hyponym of stir; that is, beshrew is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stir:
  • stir: summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
  • beshrew: wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
Other hyponyms of stir include anathemise, anathemize, bedamn, curse, damn, imprecate, maledict, bless.
stir (noun) beshrew (noun)
a rapid active commotion
emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
stir (verb) beshrew (verb)
mix or add by stirring wish harm upon; invoke evil upon
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 beshrew

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