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tempt vs stir

stir vs tempt

tempt is not a noun while stir is a noun.

tempt and stir both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tempt No No Yes No
stir Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stir is a hypernym of tempt; that is, stir is a word with a broader meaning than tempt:
  • tempt: give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting
  • stir: stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
Other hypernyms of tempt include excite, shake, shake up, stimulate.
tempt (noun) stir (noun)
a rapid active commotion
emotional agitation and excitement
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
tempt (verb) stir (verb)
induce into action by using one's charm mix or add by stirring
dispose or incline or entice to summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
try presumptuously affect emotionally
provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of
give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting move very slightly
try to seduce move an implement through
to begin moving
stir feelings in
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