2
heaving(verb, motivating, propelling)
2
hurling(verb, motivating, propelling)
2
inspiring(noun, verb, motivating)
2
jabbing
2
lobbing(verb, motivating, propelling)
2
needling(noun, verb)
2
pitching(verb, motivating, propelling)
2
pressure
2
punching(verb, motivating)
2
ramming(verb, motivating, propelling)
2
shoving(verb, motivating, propelling)
2
stabbing
2
stimulation
2
stirring(noun, verb)
2
throwing(verb, motivating, propelling)
2
thrusting(verb, motivating, propelling)
1
agitating
1
apprehending
1
assassinate
1
awakening
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