possible profanity
4
upset(verb, move, trouble, mark, bother)
4
warm the blood(expression, idiom, excitation)
3
antagonize(verb, annoy, provoke, excite, irritate)
3
appeal(verb, concern, draw, excite, charm)
3
assert(verb, get, dispute, provoke, call)
3
attract(verb, concern, draw, delight, excite)
3
badger(verb, upset, drive, bother, push)
3
be erect(verb, grow, lift, arise, soar)
3
be located(verb, grow, lift, arise, soar)
3
be situated(verb, grow, lift, arise, soar)
3
blast off(verb, expression, grow, lift, arise)
3
blow the coals(expression, idiom)
3
bob up(verb, expression, grow, lift, arise)
3
bring about(verb, expression, phrasal verb, cause, start)
3
bring to light(expression, idiom)
3
burn(verb, disturb, annoy, provoke, excite)
3
come up(verb, expression, grow, lift, arise)
3
commove(verb, get, encourage, provoke, stimulate)
3
disorder
3
draw forth(verb, expression, cause, start, prompt)
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