Synonyms of keys (up)

keys (up)

verb

present tense third-person singular of key (up)

as in sets off

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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