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stir vs repel

repel vs stir

stir is a noun but repel is not a noun.

stir and repel both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stir Yes No Yes No
repel No No Yes No
As verbs, repel is a hyponym of stir; that is, repel is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than stir:
  • stir: stir feelings in
  • repel: fill with distaste
stir (noun) repel (noun)
a rapid active commotion
emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
stir (verb) repel (verb)
mix or add by stirring reject outright and bluntly
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic force or drive back
affect emotionally cause to move back by force or influence
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of be repellent to; cause aversion in
move very slightly fill with distaste
move an implement through
to begin moving
stir feelings in
Difference between stir and repel

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