stir vs stimulate

stir is a noun but stimulate is not a noun.

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

As verbs, stir and stimulate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of stir include excite, shake, shake up.

As verbs, stir and stimulate are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of stir include excite.

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

stir (verb)	stimulate (verb)
mix or add by stirring	cause to be alert and energetic
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic	act as a stimulant
affect emotionally	provide the needed stimulus for
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of	cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
move very slightly	cause to occur rapidly
move an implement through	stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
to begin moving	stir feelings in
stir feelings in