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stir vs disturbance

disturbance vs stir

stir and disturbance both are nouns.

stir is a verb but disturbance is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stir Yes No Yes No
disturbance Yes No No No
As nouns, disturbance is a hypernym of stir; that is, disturbance is a word with a broader meaning than stir:
  • stir: a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
  • disturbance: a disorderly outburst or tumult
Other hypernyms of stir include commotion, disruption, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do.
stir (noun) disturbance (noun)
a rapid active commotion the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
emotional agitation and excitement a noisy fight
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
a disorderly outburst or tumult
(psychiatry) a psychological disorder of thought or emotion; a more neutral term than mental illness
an unhappy and worried mental state
stir (verb) disturbance (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
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