3
tonic(noun, drug, boost, spur, upper)
3
trigger(noun, charge, cause, start, boost)
2
action(noun, feeling, drive, cause, pleasure)
2
aggravation(incitement, goading, needling)
2
aid(noun, support, help, praise, cheer)
2
antecedent(noun, cause, reason, object, purpose)
2
attraction(noun, encouragement, incentive)
2
bang(noun, charge, cause, boost, informal)
2
bribe(noun, encouragement, lure, incentive, bait)
2
call
2
charge(noun, cause, boost, spur, incentive)
2
come-on(noun, reason, spur, encouragement, lure)
2
compulsion(noun, trouble, drive, power, cause)
2
consideration(noun, cause, reason, object, spur)
2
cue
2
energizer(drug, spur, upper, alcohol, stimulant)
2
enforcement(noun, trouble, power, cause, strength)
2
excitant(noun, start, drug, beginning, incentive)
2
exhilaration(noun, pleasure, excitement, enthusiasm, encouragement)
2
exhortation(noun, reason, spur, lure, motivation)
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