Đồng nghĩa của needle

needles, needled, needling

Đồng nghĩa: acerate leaf, goad, phonograph needle,

bait taunt annoy irritate provoke harass sting anger goad hassle prick prod infuriate aggravate irk nettle exasperate pester rile vex nag pique ride gall nark niggle ruffle spur bug haze heckle miff peeve tease exacerbate get to hump rark rasp badger bedevil bother enrage examine get across get at gnaw hack off hector plague question quiz tweak wind up worry get under your skin hack you off rub up the wrong way get in your hair get on your nerves get your back up be on your back run up the wrong way upset displease rankle disturb tick off put out madden get incense offend gravel chafe antagonize burn up agitate grate inflame persecute antagonise trouble drive up the wall give someone the hump eat spite affront torment outrage distress gripe frost rib make someone see red fret chaff harry mock perturb roil itch ridicule drive mad tee off drive crazy bum out josh disgruntle kid rattle give a hard time rag rally insult razz make fun of jive make angry banter hurt hound deride roast disgust disquiet discompose frustrate faze pick on wound pain drive to distraction get on someone's nerves gibe poke fun at discomfit give someone the pip rub the wrong way joke make cross get in someone's hair drive round the bend laugh at disconcert stir up dismay fluster get someone's back up ruffle someone's feathers perplex jeer twit steam up make waves excite grate on ire fire up drive round the twist get up someone's nose afflict nudge get on one's nerves rankle with dog incite satirize make someone's hackles rise get under someone's skin rouse unsettle bully egg on put your back up take the piss out of depress mortify ail try enflame mad jape satirise rattle someone's cage T-off jibe at make someone's blood boil put down take the mickey out of work up get your goat scorn aggrieve alarm stir unnerve jeer at abrade flurry throw scoff at tantalize tantalise fuss sneer discombobulate guy send up distemper frazzle get someone's dander up unhinge get on your wick get someone's goat distract make jokes about rag on grieve shake up goof on get one's goat jest get under one's skin eat at make sport of slang fun molest get on someone's wick agonize put someone's back up raise someone's hackles mither stimulate chiack pillory beset criticize discountenance discommode torture get someone injure arouse concern burn flout jolly give someone grief scout agonise try someone's patience scoff shake spoof turn off send into a rage confound humiliate discomfort motivate criticise derail sneer at instigate alarum hagride exercise cheese off undo be at drive bananas throw off balance be sarcastic about poke mullock at be on the back of make your blood boil sling off at whip up have on get under skin weird out freak out cut to the quick put someone's nose out of joint chivvy dissatisfy sadden bite devil slight get across someone shock move importune confuse lampoon parody sledge chagrin disrupt travesty shuck caricature encourage jar on beleaguer embitter embarrass trigger incommode mimic disoblige sicken cross scare wear on inspire skewer dis press diss pan urge hack empurple break raz cartoon foment grill jolt start make anxious bewilder put someone off their stroke put on hurt someone's feelings make a monkey of flout at ask for it rub you up the wrong way hit where one lives make a fool of pull one's leg key up make a monkey out of gnaw at make blood boil victimize burlesque interrupt lead on fool around smoke daunt rot inconvenience prompt heavy chivy browbeat bore slam be a thorn in someone's flesh get someone's hackles up sound dishearten fool scandalize impel excruciate horrify repel quip nauseate galvanize jar cow frighten impassion put off electrify slap wisecrack yuck yuk gag stress disrespect animate intimidate rack induce fuddle besiege bum jibe zing jab anguish curse startle nonplus oppress make unhappy acerbate goose disorder stick in one's craw brown off awake try the patience of harrow strain floor make uneasy fleer scandalise bend someone's ear cause offense umbrage set one's teeth on edge victimise deflate expose unmask challenge push disarrange swipe at get up your nose be a pain in the neck take aback quicken get your dander up put into a flap cause someone to lose their composure throw into a tizz give offence to kindle set off be a thorn in someone's side get on nerves spook awaken work on get in one's hair craze eat away at pooh-pooh bone spur on poke borak at rattle one's cage try your patience pull somebody's leg treat with contempt dump on vivify enliven rev up get on somebody's nerves psych out get going try one's patience bring about thumb nose at raise hell raise your hackles give the business galvanise hold up to ridicule throw off make a game of make a laughing-stock laugh to scorn work into lather make you see red intensify run down set on rail at show up turn on pep up shoot down get a rise out of cut rattle someone's chain kid around chide fester steam get on the nerves of drive nuts henpeck censure take off barrack boo get in the hair of wig bristle snit pet tiff huff stew drive insane discontent disaffect shout down sour stroke someone's hair the wrong way tire caricaturize pasquinade squib make you angry boil ruffle one's feathers put your nose out of joint push one's buttons arouse hostility in misplease wing disappoint curdle revolt cool cap push button heat up hiss mess pother muddle make fretful revile call names absorb grab attract ignite interest make one see red get someone's wick raspberry cause resentment to cause annoyance to hoax laugh takeoff mess with push someon's buttons devastate put treat contemptuously harm make a scene make your hackles rise blow up gibe at nip eat up obsess be like a red rag to a bull foil thwart make sore lose one's temper confront dispraise abuse slander discourage tax repulse reproach disdain twitter dig upbraid lout rile up wind someone up show contempt show contempt for buffoon hoot weary tyrannize demoralize shout at rub one the wrong way wind somebody up drive you up the wall get your hackles up play dirty fool about play a prank play a practical joke gird pull your leg ridge stay nit-pick indispose strap desolate martyr keep after get on someone set one off take a rise out of put someone out pursue despair burden dispirit be hurtful to bleed mourn nag at cause anguish cause suffering lambaste cause sorrow begrudge crab grudge give a zinger give the cold shoulder make miserable do a number on cut up cause anguish to arouse anxiety in be on one's case make wretched cause suffering to push buttons make it tough for weigh on penetrate poke unman butt in make game of impede hinder discriminate against weigh down test make fed up go on at insist on harp on at keep on at be on someone's back be disagreeable to push the buttons of tear dun lash at shout catcalls at hang up upset the apple cart get even cramp style louse up have had enough become bored make discontented exhaust someone's patience grate at lose patience punish wring smite mess with someone's head sweat out weigh heavily on one's mind do someone's head in lie heavy on cause anxiety to be a great weight on affect intrude upon impose on deject wake exhilarate waken grumble at prickle make nervous breathe down someone's neck be a nuisance to carp at make one's hackles rise get on someone's case inspirit bestir lead someone a merry dance play cat and mouse put through wringer be a pest to rub salt in wound disarm stump furbelow bluster frill flummox wear snub tyrannise single out revive innervate mount magnify enhance fire the imagination of heighten whet innerve fire the enthusiasm of redouble light a fire under deepen intensate chill stun panic stupefy slur set up prime enthuse bowl over demoralise put the wind up uncalm undermine buffalo sap give a turn set back surprise weaken enfeeble enervate have a down on be down on have it in for be critical of throw into tizzy influence charge pump up elicit turn one off be disagreeable be an affront to be offensive give offence hurt somebody's feelings tread on someone's toes drive wake up activate cause charge up energize feed the fire energise bring out trigger off commove touch off spark off enkindle entice pressure coerce force pressurize persuade initiate constrain unbalance kick-start sway spark drive on make whip dragoon actuate prevail upon procure lash roust sic pressurise titillate destabilize put up to tempt plan root on rabble-rouse scheme plot insinuate originate hint add fuel suggest turn dement derange jumble down disorganize displace rummage disarray make someone a laughing stock hold up to shame expose to ridicule heap scorn on laugh out of court destabilise snap throw into uproar pull the rug out from under pull the rug from under throw into disorder throw into confusion mess around pull someone's leg give a bad time mix up flirt with lead somebody on

nag henpeck hound dog peck at harass pester badger pick at hassle harry give a hard time bully ride hector heckle prod pick on torment bother bug persecute chivvy scold carp provoke bait heavy criticize browbeat berate goad fuss keep on at keep after go on at criticise harp on at moan at grumble at find fault work on find fault with keep complaining to be on your back intimidate domineer niggle chide cavil irritate gnaw at upbraid worry beef scream grouch plague squawk grouse inveigh whimper bellyache yammer yowl bleat growl wail murmur repine holler mutter kick grumble kvetch moan caterwaul yaup croak vex complain keen gripe squeal grizzle whine yawp grump whinge maunder crab carp at egg urge distress disturb eat nudge importune tease moan on at breathe down someone's neck bend someone's ear get on someone's back take it out on annoy trouble bedevil devil pursue chivy rag curdle be at scratch around rag on yap at search high heaven be on one's case be on one's back sound off protest disparage object revile chunter create reproach chirp kick up a fuss keep at harp on remind prompt tick off tell off grieve sigh sulk groan kick up a stink mither start on natter object to crib pule snivel speak out against go on plain over pick holes in decry remonstrate declaim condemn rant lambaste admonish denounce rail impugn lash castigate vituperate oppress taunt vilify roast blast recriminate trash censure cry fulminate scorch abuse storm rage blame denigrate afflict tyrannize push override grip torture haze yap bawl expostulate yelp tyrannise dominate be autocratic enslave tyrannize over tongue-lash grouch about lay out rip into lay into jump down one's throat work over inveigh against crack down on go after run down complain vehemently about kick up a fuss about have at beef about sound off about let have it bellyache about take exception kick up a stink about

victimise victimize abuse mistreat persecute bully maltreat terrorise terrorize torment harass torture hassle hound beat demonise demonize immolate oppress use ill-treat push around discriminate against get at pick on give a hard time have it in for lean on punish unfairly be down on have your knife into have a down on stack the deck make things hot for someone get on someone's back be hostile to be prejudiced against be set against be against disapprove of show antagonism to feel ill will towards push about show ill will towards bear a grudge towards afflict plague rack excruciate agonize tyrannize harrow intimidate browbeat beset bedevil distress tyrannise threaten molest hector agonise domineer martyr bulldoze anguish curse besiege punish pursue ride roughshod over kick around harry cow worry badger menace bother annoy crucify scare tease frighten trouble heckle bait boss about trample on tread on boss around kick about hurt smite push someone around pain injure hunt mortify execute pester blackjack bogart kill upset disturb bug irritate cause pain to cause suffering to cause agony to inflict anguish on coerce inflict suffering on inflict pain on roust vex nail to cross hang martyrize nail to a cross hang on a cross put to death obtrude confuse irk disquiet break in interrupt perturb encroach terrify accost intrude pother discompose discommode antagonize chivy taunt bullyrag antagonise strong-arm mau-mau subjugate tyrranize aggrieve overbear manhandle dominate misuse overwhelm overpower brutalize brutalise mishandle play the heavy with mess over treat harshly ill-use put down be cruel to walk all over be brutal to

punch perforate pierce puncture hole riddle prick bore drill skewer spike spit pin pink stick transpierce cut press punch holes in stab stamp make a hole in put holes in jab penetrate rupture nick spear slit incise jag lance impale knife enter put a hole in dig poke prod push shove nudge drive thrust sink jog gore transfix plunge ram elbow tap gouge butt bore through jolt run through spur goad harpoon gash pick peck honeycomb probe permeate lacerate pit bayonet force propel wound slash run drill through bump plough slice cleave plow make holes in bore a hole in touch insert skiver disembowel open injure cut through stick in scratch tear suffuse interpenetrate pervade transfuse pepper saber brand carve chop hurt prong sabre open up shank burrow tunnel split jar rent burst mine crowd goose make a hole dig out excavate damage mar infest percolate into impair spoil corrupt bang hit whack cut a hole in drill a hole in sink in go through create make crack break intrude gouge out ream crack open thrust through break in slice open bore into break through poke full of holes shoot full of holes put scoop out hollow out stick into drill hole impel jostle send shoulder charge strike shoot barge jam bulldoze sweep rush hustle lob hump heave bundle lunge buck hurry advance pitch boost bear down attack railroad push forward push hard

joke kid banter gag wisecrack clown jape jolly slang pun rag revel yuck yuk crack jokes kid around horse around poke fun tell jokes make merry play the clown

ask enquire query question quiz interrogate grill inquire interview probe examine investigate press scrutinise scrutinize canvass catechize check cross-examine inquisition pump cross-question enquire of feel out find out go over hit hit up make inquiries put a question to request information request information of roast seek an answer seek information seek information of sound out sweat want to know buzz inquire of pick one's brains put out feelers test test the waters pop the question pry into put the screws to put through the wringer work over give the third degree put questions to debrief put the screws on solicit explore look into survey put someone through the wringer worm something out of someone put through the third degree poll study knock analyze search sift pry see ballot analyse consult ask questions put through the mangle give the third degree to ascertain educate train teach drill seek prospect inspect request learn clarify determine question intensely question persistently third degree circularize sweat out make enquiries as to confirm question closely put the pressure on give somebody the third degree put somebody through the mill cross examine draw out circularise worm out of frain ask questions of petition make inquiry ask about search for answers hold out for raise question show curiosity sweat it out of seek answers put to the question ascertain the opinions of research talk converse canvas sound sample make enquiries converse with have a discussion with confer with give oral examination talk to hold inquiry get for the record hold a meeting with have a dialogue with dissect verify go into enquire into plumb dig into delve into conduct an enquiry into look-see look to someone for answers pose a question check up put out a feeler delve check over pierce carry out an inquest into dig search into check out conduct an investigation into inquire into penetrate doubt challenge dispute suspect impeach mistrust contest distrust oppugn disbelieve demand impugn have reservations about call in question entertain doubts about raise doubts about harbour suspicions about call into question have suspicions about express suspicions about object to express reservations about raise objections to cast aspersions on harbour reservations about cast doubt on feel uneasy about put out a feeler question throw doubt on review evaluate assess consider appraise scan pore over look over vet look at audit go through scout view go over with a fine-tooth comb eyeball case give something the once-over weigh up chew over check up on ponder take stock of scrutinate size up reconnoitre try reconnoiter recce observe look weigh subject to an examination suss out think about assay scope out make enquiries into try out peruse overlook interpret contemplate screen estimate make inquiries into follow up watch conduct investigations into check into fathom hunt anatomize oversee put to the test try to get to the bottom of measure brainstorm comb excogitate spy mull over think through give something a going-over examine closely give something a once-over monitor pick at probe into shake down put under a microscope look at carefully stake out nose around enquire about give the once over experiment with gauge judge con forage make enquiries about frisk pursue experiment trial eye inquisite rummage kick around gage prove double-check reexamine bombard discuss pick apart brood over dive into perlustrate turn over experimentalize take a look at search for sort out track down give the once-over run down poke around inquire about put through its paces try on carry out trials on try on for size give a tryout make a trial run regard nitpick find out about fossick ask questions about treat candle turn ruminate deliberate cogitate meditate revolve perpend debate behold identify compare scour criticize scope tackle bug tap poke entertain criticise deconstruct peg pan wrestle with look through cut stare size think over substantiate palpate do research validate demonstrate skirr ferret notice dive in scout out take stock pilot seek out take apart break down rate read read into deliberate on listen in give something a look-see play around with quest have a look at eye up take a dekko at read up on think out follow a line of investigation do research into be all ears make inquiries about sift the evidence concerning prove out run reconnaissance make a survey of conduct an inquiry into stack up match up look around search the evidence concerning make a recce of check something out snoop drill down conduct an enquiry balance wiretap muckrake underseek redact censor get down to brass tacks discern perceive examine carefully smoke talk about cover report browbeat sum up burrow into feel critique mine dowse spy on make an observation of esteem third-degree sit in give the third open up leave no stone unturned burn up establish discover run one's hands over take a reading of pass under review measure the depth of certify note root look upon think of look on run over pass through bone up read over go after comprehend unravel deliberate about reflect on record register tally worm something out of conduct research into figure diagnose get a load of take the measure of put on the hotseat ask pointed questions unpack ruminate about muse on look out keep an eye out patrol parse tell grasp understand scavenge take a good look at stare at peer gaze at gaze witness pioneer give a look-see give a going-over burrow ferret out look up and down resolve decompose decompound mind entertain the idea of rehash give thought to track attempt essay endeavor strive give opinion correct count ensure put something through its paces see how wind blows send up a balloon run something up the flagpole see how it flies put something to the test run idea by someone run it up a flagpole put someone through their paces put something to the proof put to trial fool with carry out tests mess around do tests on futz around carry out trials field-test road-test conduct experiments conduct research test drive practice with deliberate upon meditate upon think on know concern itself with deal with comment upon give an opinion pass judgment on look closely fine-tooth-comb meditate on hash over reflect upon write about test out supervise follow apprise valuate undertake endeavour value consult the archives look up superintend find fault pick holes conduct a survey of make sure of look see keep account sieve do tests clock take a shot at take a stab at give a go search through ferret in rummage through turn inside out turn upside down subject to an inspection dig down search high and low root about in root around in ferret about in get to the bottom of kick the tires drain ferret around in poke around in select sort grade separate colander clean recon fossick through take soundings spot sort through roust around in rootle around in spy out make a reconnaissance of have a look-see take in look out for take a shufti round see how the land lies set eyes on case the joint look for scout around find out the lie of the land rustle up make a reconnaissance gather intelligence put through a sieve go through with a fine-tooth comb chase up get back to make sure

dilute weaken adulterate cut thin lace mix water down doctor extend sophisticate alter cook deliquesce diffuse irrigate liquefy make weaker offset plant qualify shave spike thin out water make thinner doctor up phony up add water to take the edge off contaminate taint debase attenuate degrade vitiate corrupt defile pollute devalue spoil impair deteriorate depreciate foul cheapen bastardize reduce bastardise lessen sully falsify alloy make impure distort pervert abase amalgamate commingle dissolve denature mingle infiltrate transfuse blend intermix dope load demean rarefy infect profane poison warp debauch subvert thin down deprave canker demoralize prostitute tamper with demoralise make weak make thin subtilize drug soil manipulate deacon putrefy reduce in value worsen reduce in quality interfere with mix something with something slip a Mickey Finn into fiddle with tinker with moderate temper mitigate sap diminish disgrace shame decrease undermine blunt disempower deplete soften invalidate bestialize brutalize mongrelize brutalise mix with ruin drag down soften up mar tarnish touch blight darken stain blemish prejudice violate humiliate humble injure discredit mortify dishonour dishonor lower damage chasten sink harm smirch dehumanize desensitize shoot down destroy tear down run down dehumanise take down lower the status of slam bemean decry bring shame to detract pan cut down to size belittle put down take down a peg desensitise derogate disparage mudsling cut down cast down

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stylus pen pointer probe graphium style hand stylus pen writing utensil

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enmity bitterness hostility animosity antagonism antipathy animus hate hatred spite aversion malice venom acrimony bad blood friction malevolence malignity rancour conflict contention discord dissension feud ill will opposition rivalry resentment abhorrence detestation dislike gall grudge jaundice loathing odium rancor spitefulness alienation bad feeling daggers enemyhood enemyship foeship grievances grudges ill feeling malignancy spleen uncordiality unfriendliness competition disrelish clashing incongruity antithesis resistance difference disagreement aggression contradistinction contrariety oppugnancy nastiness virulence maliciousness viciousness meanness repugnance disgust cattiness war malignance vindictiveness abomination hatefulness revulsion despite displeasure execration umbrage distaste pique anger contempt strife unkindness bile horror evil repulsion estrangement variance disaffection objection vitriol revenge poison vengefulness pugnaciousness warpath disapproval hard feelings indignity bellicoseness anathema indignation inimicality disdain repellency maleficence choler vexation dispute venomousness militancy despitefulness rankling poisonousness irritation argument truculency grievance wrath annoyance disaccord ire bellicosity repellence outrage dissent disapprobation disharmony feuding trouble wickedness schism falling-out warfare resentfulness exasperation mislike scorn discordance coldness pugnacity bother bickering no love lost frost disunity quarrelling division disunion discordancy dissonance dissidence vendetta infighting militance inharmony dissention truculence quarreling rage acerbity fury disgruntlement disfavor quarrel disfavour envy down cruelty wrangling row irascibility peevishness offense offence huff combativeness passion iciness chagrin clash miff asperity belligerency contentiousness tension tiff ill-will disesteem mordacity belligerence blame prejudice ill temper inhospitality incompatibility revengefulness discontent aggravation disputation irritant bugbear gripe pain nuisance unsociability counteraction dissatisfaction irritability fight opprobrium bete noire nasty look black beast hassle aloofness temper altercation contest repugnancy tantrum faction peeve combat rancorousness hurtfulness madness flak frostiness squabbling stew mean-spiritedness petulance ill feelings bad feelings coolness impatience storm acidity infuriation conniption distemper soreness violence shame sourness chip on your shoulder disinclination hissy fit cat fit slow burn blow up ill humor condemnation causticity bad will allergy criticism ignominy vengeance inimicalness blood feud hurt balefulness surliness censure unpleasantness dudgeon vituperation reproach churlishness disliking evil intentions extreme dislike discountenance grief evilness perniciousness furor backbiting rudeness rebuke struggle waspishness bad vibes ferocity angriness indisposition averseness lividness score wrangle fracas squabble lividity controversy wrathfulness duel birse deprecation jealousy yuck factor grapple jar ill nature engagement encounter falling out unrest vehemence dander difference of opinion dissonancy divisiveness factionalism irateness harsh feeling hateful feeling bone to pick inharmoniousness furore sour note ill humour oppugnation ill-disposedness distrust noxiousness harmfulness toxicity deadliness injuriousness savagery bitter feeling shock adverseness bad chemistry personality conflict mutual hostility devilry devilment frustration aggressiveness dirt malintent bane implacability mischievousness invidiousness unease avoidance evasion escape dyspathy eschewal lack of agreement nausea warlikeness evil intent provocation botheration depravity antagonization disagreeableness strain strong dislike menace harshness crossness argumentativeness intimidation lather warp distortion brutality uncharitableness ruthlessness retaliation agitation fume remoteness badness shrewishness acridity lack of concord discontentment tizzy mordancy debate hardness of heart acridness wounded feelings tetchiness testiness tartness scrap ruction bust-up spat corrosiveness cantankerousness bad-temperedness contestation nonconcurrence dissensus acidness virulency pip aggro fierceness brutishness ferociousness wildness strong aversion intense dislike complaint injustice injury offensiveness abusiveness road rage high dudgeon dyspepsia air rage firestorm scene rebellion difficulty fuss trenchancy sarcasm conflict of opinion internal strife power struggle bad temper obnoxiousness perturbation exacerbation fog rise cynicism pet peeve disrepute obloquy discredit infamy disgrace astringency denigration disparagement ridicule disrespect scornfulness derision disregard despisal crabbedness obstruction defiance pungency crankiness acrimoniousness embitterment family feud strained relations embitteredness grudgingness nasty behavior obstructiveness chip on one's shoulder dishonor reprobation humiliation notoriety dishonour stigma non-compliance demurral castigation blur onus spot stain brand slur unpopularity blot dispprobation stoniness arguing mood prevention defence negativism action con contraposition violation skirmish fray defense brush antinomy counterattack confronting opposure mad bête noir fighting denunciation pet hate broil ill repute chilliness standoffishness civil disobedience scolding reprimand admonishments reproof chiding ruckus rumpus set-to glaciality lack of warmth stiffness frigidity ice distance stand-offishness black eye bar sinister loss of face raps stick remonstrance reprehension sideswipe knocks brickbats run-in fire dressing down vying competitiveness tug-of-war battle face-off confrontation dogfight sweepstakes emulation sweep-stake match matchup tournament candidacy sport race event bout game challenge ball game athletic event keeping up with the Joneses one on one

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spur stimulus motivation impetus incentive encouragement stimulant incitement impulse boost goad instigation provocation inducement stimulation motive catalyst incitation fillip momentum yeast prompt prod urge trigger actuation prick activation excitant shot in the arm turn-on kick up the backside push inspiration drive cause urging persuasion pressure influence reason tonic impulsion lift pick-me-up thrust prompting goading lure carrot rationale driving force consideration excitement purpose prodding kick invitation propulsion egging on force bait help aid enticement grounds propellant challenge clarion call taunt reviver determinant motivating force abetment facilitator dare spring spark plug attraction a shot in the arm invigoration come-on refreshment temptation sweetener support compulsion stirring douceur flash charge piquing sting goal ground intention uplift desire rousing design spark movement assistance object kindling fuelling fomentation hand exhortation coaxing agitator intent adjuvant incendiary jump-start envigoration thinking aim backing speed end assist stirring up fueling whipping up motion ultimatum arm-twisting beseeching spurring kick-start drug leg up hope radical stimulus wave maker summons helping hand reason why start piquancy tittivation titillation pleasure reward reminder launch pad foundation initiation bidding shove jog example model pushing pressurization spice nudge behest inception devising reassurance muse zest motive power pull kick in the pants amphetamine psychostimulant cocaine carrot and stick leaven motivator stimulator arousing agitation pressing coercion succor persuading conversion convincing draw bribe inducing suasion revelation will ferment enkindling spurring on inspo pressurisation needling energy strength power duress stimulating substance perk leader hook con brainwash twist stoking up enzyme creativeness awakening arousal eureka secours comfort relief bang precipitant fireworks forward motion buzz succour reactant synergist reactionary eye-opener geeing-up baiting guiding light hard sell sweet talk snow job soft soap red rag springboard kickoff reactivation go-forward welly steam velocity driving impelling casus belli leavening summons to contest requisition threat gee-up occasion basis bolster constraint driving power objective ambition interest wherefore authority subject why account concern focus mainspring determination resolve wish aspiration preoccupation target pretension ideal dream gauntlet antecedent passion whys and wherefores root emotion feeling straw that stirs the drink resolution mission vision care plan agenda insistence excuse allurement premium restorative energizer the why and wherefore end game upper analeptic antidepressant refresher defiance defy cartel holy grail hidden motive hidden agenda vested interest score to settle Holy Grail object of desire special interest bracer roborant hair of the dog drink pep pill spark pulg cheering uplifting rallying emboldening invigorating animation heartening enlivening confidence fortification cheer morale boosting spiriting up bucking up praise morale-boosting buoying up pepping up inspiriting envigorating faith justification point pretext argument idea explanation rationalization meaning sense rationalisation principle need case call reasoning why and wherefore use premise thing bourne bourn causation direction defence defense accounting utility vindication mark source factor value raison d'être longing warrant advantage yearning underpinning logic function rationality fancy footing whyfor inclination yen lust disposition propensity predilection predisposition proclivity penchant appeal significance duty project craving causality hankering origin exposition requirement extenuation mitigation necessity grail view theory apologia premeditation evidence sake philosophy story expectation animus hunger scope end in view base instinct mind destination thirst thesis obligation pining appetite itch whole idea ache validation whim presumption causal agent logical basis zeal pursuit endeavor preference endeavour responsibility matter groundwork instigator bedrock answer promoter persuader drift mitigating circumstances right count alibi argumentation desideratum supporting evidence want-to where one's heading fire in belly connection end purpose consequence confession benefit beginning fountain fount generator syllogism ratiocination object of the exercise desired result score ax to grind good appetency thirstiness charm letch upshot worth school of thought good sense jones hypothesis reasons final cause impact usefulness validity validness cogency fascination burning initiative gist whatfor something in mind essence eagerness chief reason impelling cause central theme appetition outline chief motive prime mover motive force notion covetousness nuts and bolts name of the game overview course restlessness good judgment solution summary big picture prurience aphrodisia caprice sour grapes role business occupation action relevance avail task application operation wont way capacity affair job song and dance the whole idea the big idea snapshot sketch devices turn tendency affinity bent leaning habitude bias partiality bone genius aptitude affection apology animating force demand magnet driver genesis extemporisation whimsy extemporization hunch thought lash impellent vagary overture allure principal element chief ingredient onus burden imperative incumbency devoir ought commitment cognition deliberateness scheme prospect offer proffer pass rain check petition supplication suggestion coquetry proposition begging feeler open door date hit solicitation paper compliments intentionality calculation proposal nirvana plot terminus planning forethought preconception requisite prearrangement essential yearn relish obsession ulterior motive big idea want fire in the belly advance planning pre-planning malice aforethought