fan the fire

abet agitate arouse encourage exhort foment inflame inspire instigate motivate prompt provoke rouse set off spur trigger urge whip up

activate actuate animate coax craze drive excite force forward further goad impel induce influence inspirit persuade prick promote push raise set solicit stimulate taunt

egg on get to juice key up psych put up to stir up talk into work up

block calm dampen depress deter discourage dissuade halt lull prevent quiet soothe stop tranquilize

cease check deaden delay finish hinder impede repress suppress

prohibit