n. Function: verb
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Synonyms: PROVOKE 4, galvanize, innervate, innerve, motivate, move, pique, prime, quicken, stimulate
Related Words: 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
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Synonyms: ELATE , commove, exhilarate, inspire, set up, spirit (up), stimulate
Related Words: move; fire
Contrasted Words: depress, dishearten
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Synonyms: INTEREST , appeal, attract, fascinate, intrigue