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energize(make, bother, cause, disturb)
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hassle(upset, trouble, drive, bother)
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occasion(make, get, cause, start)
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quicken(move, upset, make, get)
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raise(present, touch, start, encourage)
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tease(upset, trouble, get, drive)
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tempt(desire, draw, delight, lead)
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upset(trouble, get, hurt, bother)
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worry(upset, trouble, make, force)
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activate(make, set, present, cause)
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enkindle(get, promote, encourage, stimulate)
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exacerbate(upset, trouble, disturb, worry)
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inspirit(get, drive, encourage, push)
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insult(noun, upset, trouble, hurt)
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nag(upset, trouble, make, get)
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push(make, force, drive, cause)
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whip up(expression, phrasal verb, make, present)
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actuate(make, force, drive, cause)
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chivy(bother, annoy, harass, pursue)
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engender(make, cause, plan, produce)
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