stir vs turn on

turn on vs stir

stir is a noun but turn on is not a noun.

stir and turn on both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stir	Yes	No	Yes	No
turn on	No	No	Yes	No

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

stir: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
turn on: to evoke sexual feelings

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

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

stir (verb)	turn on (verb)
mix or add by stirring	become hostile towards
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic	get high, stoned, or drugged
affect emotionally	cause to operate by flipping a switch
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of	to evoke sexual feelings
move very slightly	cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
move an implement through	produce suddenly or automatically
to begin moving	be contingent on
stir feelings in

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