stir vs tempt

stir is a noun but tempt is not a noun.

stir and tempt both are verbs.

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

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

stir: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
tempt: give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

Other hyponyms of stir include fuel, arouse, excite, sex, turn on, wind up, affright, fright, frighten, scare, thrill, tickle, vibrate, invite, elate, intoxicate, lift up, pick up, uplift, animate, enliven, exalt, inspire, invigorate, titillate.

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

stir (verb)	tempt (verb)
mix or add by stirring	induce into action by using one's charm
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic	dispose or incline or entice to
affect emotionally	try presumptuously
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of	provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
move very slightly	give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
move an implement through	try to seduce
to begin moving
stir feelings in

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