Synonyms of stirred

stirred

verb

past tense of stir

1

as in swirled

to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly

the recipe says to stir the mixture carefully until it's properly blended

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swirled
• washed
• shook
• agitated
• whipped
• whisked
• whirled
• churned
• beat
• paddled
• wheeled
• reeled

2

as in shifted

to change one's position

the cat stirred, then opened its eyes and slowly got to its feet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shifted
• moved
• twitched
• squirmed
• budged
• fidgeted
• wiggled
• locomoted
• tossed
• roused
• writhed
• jiggled
• fiddled
• wriggled
• squiggled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• froze
• remained
• stilled
• stayed
• hung around
• stabilized
• tarried
• stuck around

3

as in provoked

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provoked
• encouraged
• stimulated
• aroused
• sparked
• inspired
• moved
• incited
• piqued
• instigated
• excited
• impassioned
• motivated
• triggered
• induced
• drove
• fired (up)
• ignited
• kindled
• revved (up)
• fanned
• activated
• galvanized
• motived
• built a fire under
• angered
• inflamed
• quickened
• fomented
• energized
• set off
• animated
• enraged
• bothered
• vitalized
• fermented
• raised
• upset
• whipped (up)
• maddened
• keyed (up)
• teased
• abetted
• pumped up
• taunted
• got
• vexed
• aggravated
• jeered
• annoyed
• irritated
• exasperated
• galled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calmed
• subdued
• soothed
• appeased
• pacified
• placated
• mollified
• tranquilized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stirred

Over on Reddit and other online forums, Pitt’s return to drinking has stirred controversy, especially from people who are in recovery themselves or who grew up with loved ones who abused alcohol. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Yet Germany’s military buildup has stirred anxiety in France, while industrial rivalries have repeatedly frustrated joint projects. — Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

In his drive from Valdosta, Georgia, to Fort Worth, Xavier had time to mull his mission, hours alone in a pickup truck to brood on the bitterness that his father had stirred, or, perhaps, change his mind about killing him. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Aug. 2026

Soft herbs are more delicate, and they should be stirred in during the final minutes of cooking or sprinkled on just before serving to preserve their fresh taste and vibrant color. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

This was stirred into corn beer, filtered, mixed with cornmeal, and left for several days to ferment before being heated to drive off the remaining moisture. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026

Finding other sources of revenue to replace a portion of property taxes has stirred debate among local policymakers. — Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026

Butter, sugar, and berries are stirred together with a batter and baked in a square dish. — Josh Miller, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026

The resulting effect stirred Bayouth to use more outside elements in her glaze application. — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026