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agitate |
to upset or excite. [1/3 definitions] |
arouse |
to stir up; excite [1/2 definitions] |
dazzle |
to excite admiration by being brilliant. [1/6 definitions] |
electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. [1/3 definitions] |
enkindle |
to arouse or excite; activate. [1/2 definitions] |
flush1 |
to arouse, excite, or elate, as with emotions of pride or happiness. [1/10 definitions] |
hype |
(informal) to stimulate or excite (often fol. by "up"). [1/4 definitions] |
ignite |
to stir up the emotions of; excite. [1/5 definitions] |
inflame |
to excite, arouse, or intensify (the emotions or passions). [1/4 definitions] |
inflammatory |
tending to arouse and excite the emotions, or call forth an emotional response. [1/2 definitions] |
intoxicate |
to excite, stimulate, or exhilarate. [1/3 definitions] |
irritate |
to set off some characteristic physical function or response in (living tissue), or make abnormally sensitive; excite; inflame. [1/4 definitions] |
kindle1 |
to arouse, excite, or inspire (a strong feeling or interest). [1/5 definitions] |
masturbate |
to excite one's own genitals to reach orgasm. [2 definitions] |
overexcite |
combined form of excite. |
phlegmatic |
not given to shows of emotion or interest; slow to excite. [1/2 definitions] |
provoke |
to stir up; excite. [1/3 definitions] |
rev |
to arouse or excite for anticipated action (usu. fol. by "up"). [1/5 definitions] |
rouse |
to stir up the feelings of; excite. [1/3 definitions] |
stir1 |
to arouse; excite. [1/10 definitions] |
tickle |
to tease, excite, or fill with pleasure. [1/6 definitions] |
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