stirs
verb as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:His words stirred up old memories of the war.
Definition:To cause agitation or disturbance, often emotionally or politically.
Example:The new employee tried to stir the pot by raising questions about the company's old practices.
Definition:To introduce new elements to a situation in order to produce discussion, argument, or excitement.
Example:The music stirred emotions deep within her soul.
Definition:To evoke strong feelings, especially emotions.
Example:Her comments about the company's policies stirred the bees and everyone became very defensive.
Definition:Figuratively, to provoke a strong negative reaction or anger in a person or group.
Example:She was always good at stirring the pot of conversation with her interesting stories.
Definition:To start or re-ignite a conversation or discussion.
Example:She stirred the soup gently to avoid breaking the eggs.
Definition:To move something lightly, carefully, or cautiously.
Example:The new ad stirred interest in the product among teenagers.
Definition:To arouse curiosity, desire, or enthusiasm.
Example:His decision to run for office stirred up a storm among the local politicians.
Definition:To cause a great deal of upset, confusion, or arguments.
Example:By speaking out against the policy, he really stirred the hornets' nest, provoking an angry backlash.
Definition:A metaphorical expression that means to take on a very risky or dangerous situation.
Example:The politician's decision to introduce new legislation stirred the pot politically, leading to a heated debate in the legislature.
Definition:To create controversy or stir up debate, often politically.
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