brouhaha
nounA noisy or excited fuss over an event.
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verbTo bring a feeling, memory, or response to mind.
Call to mind or arouse
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incite
verbTo stir someone to action or provoke a strong response.
Stir to action
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instigate
verbTo initiate or provoke an action or event.
Start or provoke
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phlegmatic
adjectiveCalm and not easily stirred to emotion.
Calm and unemotional
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