ἐρεθίζω/erethizō

This word is an action. It is a verb.

This word can mean to stir up or stimulate someone. When used this way, this word is used to talk about someone doing or saying something that encourages someone to do something good.
This word can mean to provoke someone. When used this way, this word is used to talk about doing or saying something that irritates someone or makes them angry.

See: 2 Corinthians 9:2; Colossians 3:21