verb
1.
Synonyms: provoke 4, galvanize, innervate, innerve, motivate, move, pique, prime, quicken, stimulate
Related Word: agitate, discompose, disquiet, disturb, perturb, stir up; impassion; charge (up), energize, touch off, turn on
Idioms: set astir, set on fire, stir the blood
Contrasted words: allay, placate, soothe
Antonyms: quiet
2.
Synonyms: elate , commove, exhilarate, inspire, set up, spirit (up), stimulate
Related Word: move; fire
Contrasted words: depress, dishearten
3.
Synonyms: interest , appeal, attract, fascinate, intrigue