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alarm confuse disconcert distract disturb excite fluster incite inflame perturb work up

argue arouse bug craze debate discompose discuss dispute disquiet examine ferment flurry move rouse ruffle spook stimulate stir trouble unhinge upset ventilate worry

bug up burn up egg on get to make flip psych turn on

appease calm clarify comfort discourage explain order organize pacify quiet reassure soothe tranquilize

agree go along please

lull not bother

administer command conduct deal with dominate govern handle lead manage manipulate oversee regulate rule run supervise

administrate advise boss bully call direct discipline domineer guide head instruct overlook pilot predominate quarterback regiment steer subject subjugate superintend

be in saddle call the signals head up hold purse strings hold sway over hold the reins reign over run the show run things

comply consent follow mismanage neglect obey serve submit surrender yield

misguide mislead

abandon chance forsake give up jump in let go relinquish renounce resign risk rush

afflict aggrieve agonize ail bother break bug depress desolate discombobulate disquiet disturb dog eat get grieve harass harry hound hurt injure irk irritate miff nag needle oppress pain peeve perplex pester plague push rack sadden strain strap stress torment torture trouble try vex weigh wound

be on one's case burn up do a number on get to give a hard time make it tough for nit-pick pick on tick off

aid appease assist assuage be happy build calm cheer comfort cure delight discourage dissuade fix gladden heal help hide ignore leave alone make happy mend neglect placate please relieve soothe support