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spur

[spur] / spɜr /
NOUN
incitement, stimulus
Synonyms
STRONG
activation actuation catalyst excitant goad goose impetus impulse incentive incitation inducement motivation motive needle prick stimulant trigger turnon 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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