Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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whet | No | No | Yes | No |
stir | Yes | No | Yes | No |
whet (noun) | stir (noun) |
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a rapid active commotion | |
emotional agitation and excitement | |
a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event |
whet (verb) | stir (verb) |
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sharpen by rubbing, as on a whetstone | mix or add by stirring |
make keen or more acute | summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic |
affect emotionally | |
stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of | |
move very slightly | |
move an implement through | |
to begin moving | |
stir feelings in |