Stir and Startle

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Stir verb - To cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly.

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Startle and stir are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startle" instead a verb "Stir".

Nearby Words: stirring, stirred

Startle verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.

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Stir and startle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Stir" instead a verb "Startle".

Nearby Words: startling, startled, startler

stir people

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