38
move(verb, upset, control, make, place)
30
prompt(verb, support, move, control, make)
30
encourage(verb, make, get, help, force)
27
incite(verb, move, make, go, drive)
26
stimulate(verb, move, upset, make, get)
26
inspire(verb, move, control, make, go)
25
provoke(verb, upset, make, get, force)
24
rouse(verb, move, upset, make, go)
23
impel(verb, support, move, make, go)
22
drive(verb, move, make, go, force)
22
spur(verb, move, upset, control, make)
22
urge(verb, make, get, go, help)
21
induce(verb, move, control, make, place)
20
actuate(verb, action, make, place, go)
20
excite(verb, move, upset, make, get)
18
goad(verb, upset, make, help, force)
18
arouse(verb, move, upset, make, get)
17
prod(verb, support, make, help, force)
17
galvanize(verb, upset, get, bother, cause)
16
push(verb, make, force, drive, cause)
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