6
trigger off(verb, expression, produce, initiate, begin)
5
detonate(verb, discharge, shoot)
5
give rise to(verb, expression, idiom, phrasal verb, get)
5
gun(noun, verb, discharge, hit, kill)
5
handle(noun, handle, instrument, lump, dial)
5
induce(verb, make, drive, open, start)
5
propel(verb, drive, cause, start, discharge)
5
urge(noun, verb, get, drive, cause)
4
arouse(verb, get, drive, disturb, touch)
4
create(verb, make, get, open, start)
4
force(noun, verb, drive, encourage, push)
4
get going(verb, expression, idiom, make, open)
4
ignite(verb, start, discharge, hit, kill)
4
initiation
4
knob(noun, handle, lump, dial, opener)
4
occasion(verb, make, get, open, cause)
4
rouse(verb, drive, disturb, touch, start)
4
shank(noun, handle, instrument)
3
brace(noun, stimulate, handle, refresh, revitalize)
3
catalyst(noun, charge, cause, start, boost)
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