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past tense of stir
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2
to change one's position
- the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet
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3
to rouse to strong feeling or action
- news coverage of the fire stirred many to send donations to a fund for the families who had lost their homes
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- calmed,
- soothed,
- subdued,
- tranquilized
- (also tranquillized)
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