8
shake up(verb, expression, upset, trouble, disturb)
8
upset(verb, trouble, hurt, bother, disturb)
8
whip up(verb, expression, phrasal verb, drive, present)
7
encourage(verb, support, drive, start, promote)
7
ruffle(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, disorder)
7
wake(verb, touch, promote, encourage, raise)
6
churn(verb, upset, work, beat, disturb)
6
discompose(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
6
egg on(verb, expression, phrasal verb, trouble, hurt)
6
heat(verb, provoke, agitate, anger, arouse)
6
ignite(verb, promote, encourage, provoke, stimulate)
6
inspire(verb, move, touch, promote, encourage)
6
jolt(verb, upset, beat, bother, disturb)
6
madden(verb, bother, disturb, delight, annoy)
6
motivate(verb, present, touch, encourage, raise)
6
pique(verb, encourage, push, annoy, provoke)
6
prompt(verb, drive, touch, start, encourage)
6
rally(verb, touch, promote, encourage, raise)
6
roil(verb, upset, disturb, provoke, agitate)
6
shake(verb, agitate, mix, jerk, jog)
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