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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

Example Sentences

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"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 Phillips, Henry Wallace

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

From Mark Mason's Victory by Alger, Horatio