churn (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /tʃɜːn/

Definition

To agitate or move something vigorously, often to produce butter or to cause a state of confusion or unrest.

Examples

• The machine began to churn milk into butter.

• The rough seas churned the water into a foamy mess.

• The news of the scandal seemed to churn the public's emotions.

How to Use churn

churn out (phrasal verb)

To produce something in large quantities, often mechanically or without much thought. — "This printing press can churn out hundreds of pages per minute."

churn up (phrasal verb)

To disturb or mix up something, especially soil or water. — "The heavy rain churned up the mud on the path."

Synonyms of churn

Words with a similar meaning to churn:

• agitate
• stir
• mix

Antonyms of churn

Words with the opposite meaning to churn:

• settle
• still

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