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toss vs stir up

stir up vs toss

toss is a noun but stir up is not a noun.

toss and stir up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
toss Yes No Yes No
stir up No No Yes No
As verbs, stir up is a hypernym of toss; that is, stir up is a word with a broader meaning than toss:
  • toss: agitate
  • stir up: change the arrangement or position of
Other hypernyms of toss include agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, vex.
toss (noun) stir up (noun)
(sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team
the act of flipping a coin
an abrupt movement
toss (verb) stir up (verb)
agitate provoke or stir up
throw or toss with a light motion change the arrangement or position of
throw carelessly arouse or excite feelings and passions
lightly throw to see which side comes up try to stir up public opinion
move or stir about violently
throw or cast away
Difference between toss and stir up

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