motivations

NOUN

ambition, inspiration

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catalyst desire encouragement impetus impulse incentive inclination interest motive reason wish

STRONG

action actuation angle disposition drive fire gimmick goose hunger impulsion incitation incitement inducement instigation kick persuasion predetermination predisposition provocation push spur stimulus suggestion

WEAK

get up and go right stuff

Antonyms

STRONGEST

block deterrent discouragement dislike hate hatred hindrance

STRONG

dullness prevention

WEAK

depression

Example Sentences

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Are they important contributions to our understanding of major crimes or prurient titivations, careless of the feelings of the victims’ relatives?

From The Guardian • Mar. 17, 2019

One makes fun of his titivations, and admires nevertheless.

From A Poor Man's House by Reynolds, Stephen Sydney