spurs

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incitement, stimulus n.
incite, prompt v.

NOUN

incitement, stimulus

Synonyms

STRONG

activation actuation catalyst excitant goad goose impetus impulse incentive incitation inducement motivation motive needle prick stimulant trigger turn-on urge

Antonyms

STRONG

block deterrent discouragement hindrance prevention

WEAK

curb

VERB

incite, prompt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arouse drive propel push spark stimulate stir trigger

STRONG

animate awaken countenance exhort favor goad goose impel instigate press prick prod rally rouse sic urge

WEAK

egg on fire up key up put up to turn on work up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm check discourage dissuade halt repress stop

STRONG

deaden

WEAK

disapprove

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spurs

"I think it's what spurs you on really, finding a new species. It's like the icing on the cake, or the cherry on top."

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Christensen hopes artists engaging with the river spurs conversation for more equitable green investments that benefit communities and the environment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

The onset of dementia in Árni spurs his grandson to consider what’s lost when the markers of memory depart.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026

Competition spurs innovation, disciplines firms, drives down prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 31, 2026

He spurs on the offense all the time.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor