Related Clues:

• Incite
• Whet
• Rouse
• Prompt
• Motivate
• Whip up
• Goose
• Spur on
• Incite to action
• Jump-start
• Mutilates so as to make more active
• Inspire enthusiasm
• Insulate Bresnan to cause excitement?
• Tut! A smile should encourage some interest
• Stir up trouble? I must after hours!