Impetus
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Impetus [im-pi-tuhs]

NOUN

NOUN

  • Something that makes a process or activity happen or happen more quickly

  • The force or energy with which a body moves

Example

“The first victory served as an impetus for the players.”

“The ongoing pandemic issues gave impetus to the rising negative effects on the economy.”

Synonyms

Boost, Encouragement, Goad, Impulse, Appreciate

Antonyms

Counterincentive, Disincentive, Dwindle, Depreciate