impetus
nounHow many syllables in impetus?
There are 3 syllables in the word impetus.How to pronounce impetus:
Definition of impetus:
- impetus (noun):
- incentive, stimulus
- a driving force impulse
- an incentive or impulse
- a force that moves something along.
Synonyms for impetus:
boost
catalyst
drift
encouragement
fuel
goad
impulse
impulsion
incentive
instigation
momentum
motivation
provocation
push
reason
spur
stimulant
stimulus
yeast
Antonyms for impetus:
aversion
block
blow
check
counterincentive
curb
depressant
deterrent
discouragement
disgust
disincentive
disinclination
dislike
distaste
diversion
hate
hatred
hindrance
indifference
indisposition
inertia
knock
prevention
pull
reluctance
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