Synonyms of build a fire under

build a fire under

phrase

as in provoke

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

• provoke
• encourage
• fire (up)
• stimulate
• stir
• rev (up)
• move
• inspire
• spark
• arouse
• motive
• motivate
• drive
• induce
• incite
• set off
• trigger
• excite
• pique
• instigate
• pump up
• whip (up)
• impassion
• key (up)
• ignite
• anger
• fan
• activate
• animate
• galvanize
• kindle
• bother
• energize
• inflame
• ferment
• enflame
• vitalize
• raise
• foment
• upset
• quicken
• tease
• taunt
• abet
• get
• annoy
• jeer
• aggravate
• enrage
• gall
• irritate
• madden
• exasperate
• vex

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calm
• subdue
• soothe
• tranquillize
• placate
• appease
• mollify
• tranquilize
• pacify