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1
verb
To
agitate
or
stir
something
,
especially
a
liquid
,
vigorously
.
The
waves
churned
the
sea
into
a
frothy
mess
.
The
butter
was
churned
by
hand
in
the
old-fashioned
way
.
The
washing
machine
churned
the
clothes
in
soapy
water
.
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verb
To
experience
a
feeling
of
intense
agitation
or
turmoil
.
Her
stomach
churned
with
anxiety
before
the
big
presentation
.
His
mind
churned
with
thoughts
of
the
upcoming
exam
.
The
news
made
his
emotions
churn
with
anger
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
ciernan
Originally meant
to turn or stir
Background
The word 'churn' comes from the Old English 'ciernan', which meant to turn or stir. It was originally used to describe the process of making butter by agitating cream or milk.
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