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stir vs frighten

frighten vs stir

stir is a noun but frighten is not a noun.

stir and frighten both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stir Yes No Yes No
frighten No No Yes No
As verbs, frighten is a hyponym of stir; that is, frighten is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stir:
  • stir: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
  • frighten: cause fear in
Other hyponyms of stir include fuel, arouse, excite, sex, turn on, wind up, affright, fright, scare, thrill, tickle, vibrate, invite, tempt, elate, intoxicate, lift up, pick up, uplift, animate, enliven, exalt, inspire, invigorate, titillate.
stir (noun) frighten (noun)
a rapid active commotion
emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
stir (verb) frighten (verb)
mix or add by stirring cause fear in
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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