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Exact Match:

provocation: needed encouragement; "the result was a provocation of vigorous investigation"

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last straw collapse: the final irritation that stretches you patience beyond the limit

pep rally collapse: a rally (especially of students) before a game

souring collapse: the process of becoming sour

instigation collapse

vexing collapse

turn the other cheek collapse

arousing collapse

intensification collapse: action that makes something stronger or more extreme; the act of increasing the contrast of (a photographic film)

arousal collapse: the act of arousing; "the purpose of art is the arousal of emotions"; awakening from sleep; a state of heightened physiological activity

deepening collapse: a process of becoming deeper and more profound

rabble rousing collapse

incentive collapse: a positive motivational influence

sweetening collapse: the act of adding a sweetener to food; something added to foods to make them taste sweeter

sore spot collapse

fuel collapse: a substance that can be consumed to produce energy; "more fuel is needed during the winter months"; "they developed alternative fuels for aircraft"; stimulate; "fuel the debate on creationism"; take in fuel, as of a ship; "The tanker fueled in Bahrain"; provide with a combustible substance that provides energy; "fuel aircraft, ships, and cars"; provide with fuel; "Oil fires the furnace"

resentment collapse: a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

harassment collapse: the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism; a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented; "so great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors"

slap in the face collapse

persuasive collapse: capable of convincing; "a persuasive argument"; "the evidence is persuasive but not conclusive"; tending or intended or having the power to induce action or belief; "persuasive eloquence"; "a most persuasive speaker"

tender spot collapse

exacerbation collapse: violent and bitter exasperation; "his foolishness was followed by an exacerbation of their quarrel"

fomentation collapse: deliberate and intentional triggering (of trouble or discord); application of warm wet coverings to a part of the body to relieve pain and inflammation

fillip collapse

heightening collapse

pep talk collapse: a speech of exhortation attempting to instill enthusiasm and determination in a team or staff

eat collapse: eat a meal; take a meal; "We did not eat until 10 P.M. because there were so many phone calls"; "I didn't eat yet, so I gladly accept your invitation"; take in solid food; "She was eating a banana"; "What did you eat for dinner last night?"; worry or cause anxiety in a persistent way; "What's eating you?"

bribe collapse: payment made to a person in a position of trust to corrupt his judgment; make illegal payments to in exchange for favors or influence; "This judge can be bought"

encouragement collapse: the expression of approval and support; the feeling of being encouraged

sweetener collapse

invitation collapse: a tempting allurement; "she was an invitation to trouble"; a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something; "an invitation to lunch"; "she threw the invitation away"

stimulant collapse: a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process; that stimulates; "stimulant phenomena"

stimulus collapse

incitement collapse: something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action

exasperation collapse: actions that cause great irritation (or even anger)

irritation collapse: the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed; (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation; "any food produced irritation of the stomach"

inducement collapse: act of bringing about a desired result; "inducement of sleep"

enhancement collapse: an improvement that makes something more agreeable

exhilaration collapse: the feeling of lively and cheerful joy; "he could hardly conceal his excitement when she agreed"

provoking collapse

worsening collapse: changing something with the result that it becomes worse; changing for the worse; "worried by the worsening storm"

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