Mixes a liquid or substance by moving it around.

• Agitates the contents of a container with a utensil.

Causes a feeling or emotion to arise.

• Moves someone emotionally.

Incites action or trouble.

• Provokes debate or public unrest.

Begins to move from rest.

• Wakes or becomes active.

Plural of stir: commotions, fusses, or agitations.

• Public disturbances or tumult.

Plural of STIR: short-term interest rates or related derivatives.