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

An ongoing police investigation in Philadelphia's Olney section has stirred rumors and concerns of a potential serial killer, but some key information is missing before that claim can be correct. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

The debate has stirred deep divisions among the public over whether she should be held criminally responsible for the January 2023 killings. — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026

The rice is stirred over medium heat for a few minutes, giving the grains time to become opaque or lightly golden and release a toasty, nutty aroma. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

And when they are baked the berries that are stirred into the batter bring additional sweetness and pizzazz. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026

Race was not a focus of the arguments made to the jury, but the case has stirred racial tensions in the community, with the families and attorneys on both sides receiving threats. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026

With apple pie spice and applesauce stirred into the filling and a whole layer of Granny Smith wedges caramelized in brown sugar and butter on top, apple shows up in nearly every bite of this cheesecake. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

The long timeline will require resident relocation, which has stirred concerns among Golden Gate residents about possible permanent displacement. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

The Cyberleek incident has stirred mixed reactions among gamers. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 20 Aug. 2026