bug up

VERB

agitate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

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

WEAK

burn up egg on get to make flip psych push buttons turn on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

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

STRONG

agree go along please

WEAK

lull not bother

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bug up

"Would y'all mind taking a picture of me standing next to the waiter? I'd have my friend do it, but she's got a bug up her butt."

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

That bug up there," p'inting to the electric light, "kinder exudes retail moonlight when he sings.

From Red Saunders' Pets and Other Critters by Henry Wallace Phillips

"He said you was a big bug up there."

From Mark Mason's Victory by Horatio Alger

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