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stir vs rumpus

rumpus vs stir

stir and rumpus both are nouns.

stir and rumpus both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stir Yes No Yes No
rumpus Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rumpus is a hypernym of stir; that is, rumpus is a word with a broader meaning than stir:
  • stir: a rapid active commotion
  • rumpus: the act of making a noisy disturbance
Other hypernyms of stir include commotion, din, ruckus, ruction, tumult.
stir (noun) rumpus (noun)
a rapid active commotion the act of making a noisy disturbance
emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
stir (verb) rumpus (verb)
mix or add by stirring cause a disturbance
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 rumpus

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