Stimulation: alternatives and connections

A process or condition of acting or moving, as opposed to rest; the doing of something; exertion of power or force, as when one body acts on another;…

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The state or quality of being active; nimbleness; agility; vigorous action or operation; energy; active force; as, an increasing variety of human act…

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The act of arousing, or the state of being aroused.

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The act of informing, or communicating knowledge or intelligence.

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of Rouse

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The distinguishing peculiarity of male or female in both animals and plants; the physical difference between male and female; the assemblage of prope…

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of Caress

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of Cuddle

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The tail; the end of a thing; especially, a tail-like twist of hair worn at the back of the head; a queue.

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The act of eliciting.

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The act of calling out or forth.

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To perceive by the touch; to take cognizance of by means of the nerves of sensation distributed all over the body, especially by those of the skin; t…

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of Fondle

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The act of process of galvanizing.

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of Hug

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The act or process of inducting or bringing in; introduction; entrance; beginning; commencement.

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To strike, thrust, or hit violently with the foot; as, a horse kicks a groom; a man kicks a dog.

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of Kiss

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of Neck

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of Pet

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See Reenforcement.

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of Snuggle

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A companion; a mate; often, a husband or a wife.

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A companion; a mate; often, a husband or a wife.

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The act of arousing, or the state of being aroused.

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Serving to stimulate.

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A goad; hence, something that rouses the mind or spirits; an incentive; as, the hope of gain is a powerful stimulus to labor and action.

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