excite

Synonyms: accelerate agitate amaze anger animate annoy arouse astound awaken bother chafe delight discompose disturb electrify elicit energize evoke feed the fire fire fluster foment galvanize goad incite induce inflame infuriate instigate intensify irritate jar jolt kindle madden mock move offend precipitate provoke quicken rouse start stimulate stir up taunt tease thrill titillate touch off vex waken wake up warm whet work up worry

Antonyms: bore calm compose deaden lull moderate pacify quiet repress tranquilize