10
drives(noun, verb, dive, motivates, forces)
10
shoves(noun, verb, motivates, propels, impulses)
8
nudges(noun, verb, motivates, impulses)
8
thrusts(noun, verb, motivates, propels, impulses)
7
jogs(noun, verb, motivates, impulses)
7
prods(noun, verb, motivates, propels, impulses)
6
bumps(noun, verb, motivates, impulses)
6
forces(noun, verb, motivates)
6
impels(verb, motivates, propels, compels)
6
pokes(noun, verb, motivates, impulses)
6
propels(verb, motivates, propels, compels)
6
urges(verb, motivates, compels, hastens)
5
encourages(verb, motivates)
5
goads(verb, motivates, propels, compels)
5
hustles(noun, verb, hastens)
5
jolts(noun, verb, motivates, impulses)
5
presses(noun, verb, compels)
5
pressures(noun, verb, compels)
5
punches(noun, verb, motivates, impulses)
4
foments(noun, verb, motivates, compels)
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