8
lure(noun, reason, spur, encouragement, motivation)
8
prompt(noun, hint, inspiration)
8
push(noun, trouble, charge, drive, power)
8
urge(noun, feeling, start, pleasure, passion)
6
drive(noun, feeling, power, cause, passion)
6
grounds(noun, cause, reason, object, insult)
6
incitation(noun, charge, drive, cause, drug)
6
urging(noun, support, help, charge, cause)
5
arousal(noun, start, excitement, influence, idea)
5
basis(noun, cause, reason, object, purpose)
5
determinant(noun, cause, reason, object, spur)
5
enticement(noun, reason, spur, encouragement, lure)
5
factor(noun, cause)
5
force(noun, power, cause, strength, push)
5
ground(noun, reason, spur, lure, motivation)
4
bait(noun, reason, spur, encouragement, lure)
4
carrot(noun, reason, spur, encouragement, lure)
4
energy(noun, power, strength, vigor, thrust)
4
excitation(noun, feeling, pleasure, passion, rage)
4
excitement(noun, pleasure, enthusiasm, encouragement, eagerness)
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