3
goads(verb, motivates)
3
grates(noun, verb, displeases)
3
makes(verb, causes)
3
moves(noun, verb, motivates)
3
offends(verb, displeases)
3
prods(noun, verb, motivates)
3
produces(verb, causes)
3
riles(verb, displeases)
2
abets
2
aggravates
2
arouses
2
disturbs(verb, displeases)
2
effects(noun, verb, causes)
2
encourages(verb, motivates)
2
entices(verb, motivates)
2
excites
2
ferments(verb, motivates)
2
forces(verb, motivates, causes)
2
hastens(verb, motivates)
2
impels(verb, motivates)
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