Synonyms of builds a fire under

builds a fire under

phrase

present tense third-person singular of build a fire under

as in provokes

to rouse to strong feeling or action

He was a well-known self-help guru who could build a fire under anyone to finally take those next steps.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provokes
• encourages
• fires (up)
• stimulates
• stirs
• revs (up)
• moves
• inspires
• sparks
• arouses
• motives
• motivates
• drives
• incites
• excites
• triggers
• sets off
• induces
• instigates
• piques
• impassions
• pumps up
• keys (up)
• whips (up)
• ignites
• activates
• fans
• animates
• galvanizes
• enflames
• energizes
• angers
• inflames
• bothers
• ferments
• kindles
• vitalizes
• quickens
• foments
• abets
• taunts
• raises
• enrages
• upsets
• teases
• gets
• jeers
• annoys
• aggravates
• irritates
• galls
• exasperates
• vexes
• maddens

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calms
• soothes
• subdues
• tranquilizes
• tranquillizes
• appeases
• placates
• pacifies
• mollifies