8
compel(verb, make, force, drive, open)
8
constrain(verb, make, force, drive, press)
8
pique(verb, upset, bother, cause, start)
8
spark(verb, get, touch, encourage, raise)
8
stir up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, present, touch)
8
work up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, move, upset)
7
dispose(verb, move, control, order, place)
7
get(verb, upset, control, make, bother)
7
quicken(verb, move, upset, make, get)
7
sway(verb, control, make, get, place)
7
thrust(verb, make, drive, prompt, urge)
7
trigger(verb, make, get, open, cause)
6
cajole(verb, make, cause, promote, encourage)
6
effect(verb, make, open, cause, start)
6
elicit(verb, make, open, cause, start)
6
prime(verb, cause, start, fit, stimulate)
5
affect(verb, move, control, get, go)
5
agitate(verb, go, touch, encourage, raise)
5
awaken(verb, advance, present, cause, touch)
5
bring about(verb, expression, make, open, cause)
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