Synonyms for stirring
ˈstɜr ɪŋstir·ring

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1. stirringnoun

   agitating a liquid with an implement

   "constant stirring prevents it from burning on the bottom of the pan"

   Synonyms:
   inspiration

   Antonyms:
   unstimulating, unexciting, unmoving

2. inspiration, stirringadjective

   arousing to a particular emotion or action

   Synonyms:
   breathing in, aspiration, inhalation, inspiration, brainchild, divine guidance, intake

   Antonyms:
   unmoving, unstimulating, unexciting

3. rousing, stirringadjective

   capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement

   "a rousing sermon"; "stirring events such as wars and rescues"

   Synonyms:
   soul-stirring, rousing

   Antonyms:
   unstimulating, unmoving, unexciting

4. stirring, soul-stirringadjective

   exciting strong but not unpleasant emotions

   "a stirring speech"

   Synonyms:
   soul-stirring, rousing

   Antonyms:
   unexciting, unstimulating, unmoving

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1. • Agitation

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1. stirringadjective

   Synonyms:
   active, lively, brisk, smart, industrious, diligent

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1. stirringadjective

   Synonyms:
   animated, lively, strenuous, active, enterprising

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1. List of paraphrases for "stirring":

   shaking, shake, waving, twitching, agitating

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How to use stirring in a sentence?

1. Sicilian Proverb:

   Only the spoon knows what is stirring in the pot.

2. Strobe Talbott:

   Putin is not a good strategist. He is stirring up a hornet's nest of Sunni Muslims who will hold a grudge against him, he already had an internal problem with Islamist extremism and he now has an external problem since ISIS was responsible for the Sinai plane bombing.

3. Cornelius Tacitus:

   In stirring up tumult and strife, the worst men can do the most, but peace and quiet cannot be established without virtue.

4. Javier Martinez:

   We have seen far too much political violence lately and all of these events are powerful reminders that stirring up fear, heightening tensions, and stoking hatred can have devastating consequences.

5. Andr Gide:

   It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace.