1
activate(verb, stop)
1
agitate(verb, order, comfort)
1
allure(verb, repel, entice, disgust)
1
approve(verb, calm, help, decline, destroy)
1
assist(verb, calm, help, check, aid)
1
awaken(verb, quiet, suppress)
1
back(verb, support, hurt, oppose)
1
befriend(stop, block)
1
cause(stop, impede)
1
compel(stop, dissuade)
1
cultivate
1
delight(upset, disturb, disappoint)
1
disarm
1
drive(verb, move, stop, halt)
1
egg on(verb, expression, push, dissuade)
1
elate
1
electrify(dull, quiet)
1
elevate
1
endorse(verb, attack, deny)
1
enforce
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