2
step on gas(verb, expression, idiom, act, drive)
2
step on it(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, act)
2
thrill(verb, touch, start, promote, encourage)
2
turn on steam(verb, expression, idiom, act, drive)
2
whirl(verb, act, run, rush, dash)
2
whish(verb, act, drive, run, rush)
2
whisk(verb, act, run, rush, dash)
2
whiz(verb, act, drive, run, rush)
2
work up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, disturb, touch)
2
zip(verb, act, drive, run, rush)
1
abet(verb, touch, encourage, raise, provoke)
1
accelerate(verb, act, drive, run, rush)
1
activate
1
add fuel to fire(verb, expression, idiom, touch, raise)
1
adjy(verb, touch, raise, provoke, stimulate)
1
affect(verb, touch, encourage, raise, provoke)
1
aggravate(verb, disturb, encourage, irritate, arouse)
1
anger(verb, disturb, encourage, stimulate, excite)
1
arise
1
ask for it(verb, expression, idiom, disturb, arouse)
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