5
rile(verb, touch, encourage, raise, annoy)
5
set(verb, present, touch, start, encourage)
5
stir(verb, move, trouble, disturb, promote)
5
trouble(verb, upset, hurt, bother, disturb)
5
urge(verb, drive, touch, start, encourage)
4
aggravate(verb, encourage, annoy, provoke, excite)
4
awake(verb, excite, arouse, stir, alert)
4
disconcert(verb, upset, trouble, hurt, bother)
4
energize(verb, bother, disturb, touch, encourage)
4
fan the fire(verb, expression, idiom, encourage, provoke)
4
feed the fire(verb, expression, idiom, bother, disturb)
4
galvanize(verb, bother, disturb, touch, encourage)
4
jar(verb, upset, bother, disturb, delight)
4
miff(verb, annoy, provoke, excite, irritate)
4
raise up
4
thrill(verb, bother, disturb, touch, promote)
4
whet(verb, bother, disturb, touch, promote)
4
whip(verb, upset, disturb, agitate, shake)
3
Wake
3
abet(verb, set, present, touch, start)
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