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

Your 3rd House of Communication is stirred by the temperamental Moon, while the life-giving Sun boosts your 7th House of Partnership, aligning words with steady commitments. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026

Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026

Dozens of celebrities attended Taylor Swift’s wedding, but there’s one who’s stirred the most conversation. — Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 3 July 2026

The case has stirred racial tensions at protests and on social media. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 July 2026

As the name of Barney’s ship suggests, the struggles in Mysore stirred the American imagination. — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 2 July 2026

Jesse Marsch, the American who led Canada to its first World Cup knockout stage win ever, has stirred emotions in North America and beyond. — Sean Gregory, Time, 2 July 2026

Gray wolves have stirred fear in rural communities, peaking last year after three adult animals in a single pack killed about 100 calves and cows over seven months. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026

Crafted with Grey Goose vodka and Carpano Dry Vermouth, the cocktail is prepared to each guest’s preference—whether dry, dirty, extra dirty, shaken or stirred—from the restaurant’s signature martini cart. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026