stir vs intoxicate

stir is a noun but intoxicate is not a noun.

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

As verbs, intoxicate is a hyponym of stir; that is, intoxicate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stir:

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

stir (verb)	intoxicate (verb)
mix or add by stirring	have an intoxicating effect on, of a drug
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic	make drunk (with alcoholic drinks)
affect emotionally	fill with high spirits; fill with optimism
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
move very slightly
move an implement through
to begin moving
stir feelings in