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excitements

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plural of excitement

Synonyms of excitements

something that arouses a strong response from another

there were few excitements of any kind on our very uneventful trip back home

Synonyms for excitements

incitations,
incitements,
instigations,
provocations

Words Related to excitements

encouragements,
galvanizations,
goads,
incentives,
inducements,
jogs,
prods,
spurs,
stimulants,
stimulations,
stimuli

enticements,
lures

inductions,
inspirations,
motivations

aggravations,
annoyances,
bothers,
exasperations,
frustrations,
hassles,
headaches,
irritants,
nuisances,
peeves,
pests

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