2
embolden
2
enliven
2
fuel(verb, give, quell)
2
gladden(verb, calm, help, aid)
2
goad(verb, incite)
2
impel(verb, calm, hinder)
2
instigate(verb, stop, neglect)
2
intoxicate(reject, refuse)
2
invigorate(dull, hurt)
2
motivate(verb, check, stimulate, instigate)
2
nerve(verb, weaken, strengthen, hearten)
2
promote(verb, stop, hurt, block, prevent)
2
provoke
2
quicken
2
reinforce(verb, hurt, reduce)
2
relieve(verb, upset, help, increase, hurt)
2
sanction(noun, reject, veto)
2
spur(noun, verb, prompt, incite)
2
travel
2
uphold(verb, attack, oppose, deny)
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