energizer

[en-er-jahy-zer] / ˈɛn ərˌdʒaɪ zər /

NOUN

gadfly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

motivator

STRONG

annoyance excitant irritant mover pest prod spur

WEAK

stimulator

NOUN

pick-me-up

Synonyms

STRONG

analeptic catalyst drug incentive motivation motive restorative spur stimulus tonic upper

WEAK

reviver shot in the arm

Antonyms

STRONG

block discouragement hindrance

NOUN

stimulant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catalyst drug impetus stimulus

STRONG

analeptic bracer excitant goad impulse incentive incitation incitement motivation motive pick-me-up restorative spur tonic upper

WEAK

reviver shot in the arm spark plug

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block hindrance

STRONG

deterrent discouragement

WEAK

depressant

Example Sentences

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Jackson, Connecticut’s energizer, finished his do-everything night with eight points, nine rebounds and 10 assists.

From Washington Post

In 1996, he was elected to the Assembly and became an energizer bunny in the Capitol, a perpetual caffeinated workaholic.

From Los Angeles Times

Willard’s hiring from Seton Hall as Turgeon’s replacement wasn’t an automatic energizer for those fans.

From Washington Post

"Today, everybody uses it, from doctors to police, it's a natural energizer," Vasquez said.

From Reuters

“He just keeps going like an energizer. It’s just amazing,” Alker said.

From Seattle Times