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WHETS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word whets. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word whets. (close relations)
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arouses
verbv
verb

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• stop sleeping

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• cause to be alert and energetic

• cause to become awake or conscious

• to begin moving

• to evoke sexual feelings

excites
verbv
verb

• arouse or elicit a feeling

• act as a stimulant

• stir feelings in

• cause to be agitated, excited, or roused

• to evoke sexual feelings

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• raise to a higher energy level

• produce a magnetic field in

incites
verbv
verb

• give an incentive for action

• provoke or stir up

• urge on; cause to act

provokes
verbv
verb

• call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

• evoke or provoke to appear or occur

• provide the needed stimulus for

• annoy continually or chronically

sharpens
verbv
verb

• make sharp or sharper

• make crisp or more crisp and precise

• become sharp or sharper

• put (an image) into focus

• make (images or sounds) sharp or sharper

• raise the pitch of (musical notes)

• give a point to

• make (one's senses) more acute

stimulates
verbv
verb

• act as a stimulant

• cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• cause to be alert and energetic

• cause to occur rapidly

• stir feelings in

• provide the needed stimulus for

stirs
verbv
noun

• a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

• emotional agitation and excitement

• a rapid active commotion

verb

• move an implement through

• move very slightly

• stir feelings in

• stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of

• affect emotionally

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

• to begin moving

• mix or add by stirring

tempts
verbv
verb

• dispose or incline or entice to

• provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion

• give rise to a desire by being attractive or inviting

• induce into action by using one's charm

• try to seduce

• try presumptuously

quicken
verbv
verb

• move faster

• make keen or more acute

• give life or energy to

• show signs of life

• give new life or energy to

Best Hypernyms For WHETS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for whets, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
excite sharpen stimulate stir

Alternatives for AROUSES

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