tug at

bring carry convert drive lead operate propel push shift start turn

activate actuate advocate affect agitate budge cause excite impel impress incite induce inspire inspirit instigate introduce persuade prompt propose quicken recommend rouse shove stimulate stir strike submit suggest sway touch urge

bring up draw up get going give rise to play on prevail upon put forward work on

discourage dissuade hold keep lose remain repress stop

calm delay dull halt hinder leave alone lull oppose prevent quiet slow suppress tranquilize

dishearten fix pause stay