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compulsion(cause, motive)
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defy(order, disregard, command, opposition)
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determinant(cause, reason, spur, lure)
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discomposure(feeling, pleasure, rage, stir)
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disturbance(pleasure, stir, commotion, enthusiasm)
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energy(motivation, motive)
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enragement(irritation, frustration, aggravation)
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excitant(start, beginning, stimulus, incentive)
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exhilaration(pleasure, excitement, enthusiasm, encouragement)
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factor
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fire(drive, desire, reason, interest)
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force(cause, motive)
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galvanism
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goading(motive, incitement, needling)
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grievance(stimulus, incitement, goading, needling)
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ground(cause, reason, challenge, call)
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grudge(hurt, temper, anger, resentment)
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indignity(end, slight, limit, insult)
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initiation
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injury(wrong, slight, insult, stimulus)
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