stir vs whet

stir is a noun but whet is not a noun.

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

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

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

stir (verb)	whet (verb)
mix or add by stirring	sharpen by rubbing, as on a whetstone
summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic	make keen or more acute
affect emotionally
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
move very slightly
move an implement through
to begin moving
stir feelings in