125 entries under provoke topic. ×

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activate(verb, make, open, cause, start)
24
set off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, make, open)
18
spark(noun, verb, get, drive, cause)
12
actuate(verb, drive, touch, start, encourage)
10
inspire(verb, drive, cause, touch, start)
10
fire(noun, verb, drive, discharge, hit)
10
incite(verb, drive, cause, disturb, touch)
10
stimulate(verb, get, drive, cause, disturb)
9
touch off(verb, expression, phrasal verb, drive, cause)
9
instigate(verb, make, drive, open, cause)
8
excite(verb, get, drive, cause, disturb)
8
motivate(verb, make, get, open, cause)
8
prompt(verb, drive, cause, touch, start)
8
spur(noun, verb, get, charge, drive)
8
stir(verb, get, drive, disturb, start)
7
animate(verb, get, drive, disturb, touch)
7
drive(noun, verb, make, open, touch)
7
energize(verb, touch, start, encourage, raise)
6
cause(noun, verb, make, get, charge)
6
foment(verb, cause, disturb, touch, encourage)
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