1
discomfit(verb, confuse, mistake, baffle, alarm)
1
discomfort(upset, worry, shock, agitate, scare)
1
disconcert(verb, upset, shock, confuse, agitate)
1
discourage(upset, worry, shock, agitate, deter)
1
discover(verb, take, surprise)
1
disgust(verb, disturb, agitate, anger, shake)
1
disrupt(verb, upset, bother, provoke, excite)
1
distract(verb, upset, dull, bother, provoke)
1
drop in on(verb, take)
1
dumbfounder
1
dynamize(stimulate, stir, captivate, thrill, transfix)
1
energize(stimulate, stir, spur, rouse, captivate)
1
enhance(verb, disturb, encourage, stimulate, agitate)
1
enliven(verb, disturb, encourage, stimulate, excite)
1
enthuse(stimulate, stir, captivate, thrill, transfix)
1
escape(rush, dash, bound)
1
excite(verb, upset, bother, disturb, encourage)
1
exhilarate(verb, disturb, encourage, stimulate, excite)
1
fascinate
1
fight shy
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