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bribe
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brighten(verb, increase, raise, severe, boost)
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bring(drive, encourage, stimulate, inspire, instigate)
1
bring about(verb, expression, cause, start, encourage)
1
bring down(verb, expression, cause, start, prompt)
1
bring on(verb, expression, cause, start, prompt)
1
bring to order(expression, charge, fire, unite, assemble)
1
bring together(expression, charge, fire, unite, assemble)
1
bug(verb, upset, bother, disturb, encourage)
1
build a fire under(verb, expression, idiom, support, move)
1
build up(verb, expression, increase, cause, start)
1
burn up(verb, expression, promote, encourage, stimulate)
1
butter up(verb, expression, stimulate, excite, persuade)
1
call(verb, produce, provoke, stimulate, excite)
1
call forth(verb, expression, cause, start, prompt)
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call to arms(expression, charge, fire, unite, assemble)
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canape
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carrot
1
cause(verb, drive, start, encourage, provoke)
1
chafe(verb, bother, disturb, delight, stimulate)
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