22
encourage(verb, help, stimulate)
15
inspire(verb, calm, quiet, help, encourage)
10
cause death
10
hearten(verb, calm, help, raise, aid)
9
jeff
8
comfort(noun, verb, upset, calm, trouble)
7
support(noun, verb, take, abandon)
6
fortify(verb, hurt, encourage, harm, reassure)
6
galvanize(verb, calm, quiet, stimulate, inspire)
6
persuade(verb, cause, fail, convince, dissuade)
6
stimulate(verb, stop, calm, help, aid)
6
strengthen(verb, reduce, encourage, destroy, halt)
6
urge(noun, verb, stop, hurt, encourage)
5
abet(verb, stop, help, hinder, assist)
4
excite(verb, calm, quiet, help, bore)
4
exhort
4
foster(verb, support, promote, abandon, block)
4
incite(verb, stop, calm, quiet, encourage)
3
advocate(noun, hurt, block)
3
boost(noun, verb, stop, reduce, improve)
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