164 entries under stir topic. ×

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make waves(verb, expression, disturb, start, encourage)
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mount(verb, make, open, disturb, start)
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muster(verb, make, cause, produce, create)
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pep up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, stimulate, arouse)
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praise(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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prime(verb, cause, start, prompt, irritate)
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prop up(verb, expression, encourage, excite, prepare)
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psych up(verb, expression, encourage, excite, prepare)
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reassure(verb, support, develop, promote, encourage)
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refresh(verb, help, cause, encourage, draw)
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restore(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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revitalize(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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revive(verb, disturb, stimulate, excite, boost)
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revivify(verb, encourage, stimulate, excite, prepare)
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rile(verb, disturb, encourage, stimulate, excite)
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roust(verb, cause, start, prompt, irritate)
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sound(drive, encourage, stimulate, urge)
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startle(stimulate, arouse, trigger, awaken)
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steam up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, support, disturb)
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steel(verb, encourage, excite, prepare, boost)
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