3
motivator(noun, activity, drive, spur, stimulus)
3
parent(noun, desire, urge, spur, lure)
3
particle accelerator(noun, expression, idiom, substance, agent)
3
producer(noun, desire, urge, spur, leader)
3
propulsion(noun, power, agent, motive)
3
provocation(noun, charge, drive, cause, desire)
3
provoker(noun, desire, urge, spur, lure)
3
sire(noun, desire, urge, spur, lure)
3
source(noun, power, fuel, causes)
3
spontaneity(noun, feeling, drive, passion, desire)
3
sting(noun, charge, cause, boost, spur)
2
alterative(noun, desire, urge, spur, lure)
2
catalyzer(noun, desire, urge, spur, lure)
2
originator(noun, desire, urge, spur, lure)
2
activist(noun, activity, drive, stimulus, accelerator)
2
agency(noun, desire, urge, spur, lure)
2
agent provocateur(noun, desire, urge, spur, lure)
2
agitprop(noun, desire, urge, spur, lure)
2
allurement(noun, desire, reason, urge, spur)
2
alterant(noun, desire, urge, spur, lure)
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