Synonyms of stir

Antonyms of stir

Collocations of stir

stirring emotions
Frequency: 80 %

The movie's ending was so powerful that it stirred emotions in the viewers.

stirring speech
Frequency: 70 %

The politician delivered a stirring speech that moved the audience.

stirring performance
Frequency: 65 %

The actor gave a stirring performance in the play.

stirring melody
Frequency: 60 %

The musician played a stirring melody on the piano.

stirring up trouble
Frequency: 50 %

He has a habit of stirring up trouble wherever he goes.

Idiomatic Expressions for stir

  • Phrase: stir the hornet's nest
    Meaning: to provoke a situation that leads to trouble or conflict
    Usage: Bringing up that topic at the family dinner was like stirring the hornet's nest.