86 entries under stimulus topic. ×

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irking(noun, annoyance, nuisance, incitement)
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piquancy(noun, inspiration, excitation, stimulant)
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temptation(noun, reason, call, request, offer)
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trigger(noun, charge, cause, start, boost)
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vexing(noun, annoyance, nuisance, incitement)
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boost(noun, charge, cause, spur, encouragement)
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carrot(noun, reason, spur, lure)
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casus belli(noun, expression, idiom, resentment)
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defy(noun, order, disregard, command, opposition)
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determinant(noun, cause, reason, spur, lure)
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excitant(noun, start, beginning, incentive)
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grievance(noun, incitement, goading, needling)
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indignity(noun, end, slight, limit, insult)
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injury(noun, wrong, slight, insult)
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persuasion(noun, drive, desire, reason, interest)
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activation(noun, start, excitement, beginning, encouragement)
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actuation(noun, drive, start, desire, reason)
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allurement(noun, fancy, reason, call, request)
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bang(noun, charge, cause, boost, spur)
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brainstorm(noun, concept, idea)
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