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inspiration
noun
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Divide inspiration into syllables:

in · spi · ra · tion

How to pronounce inspiration:

Definition of inspiration:

inspiration (noun):
an inspiring agent or influence
stimulation of the mind or feelings to activity or creativity
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity.

Synonyms for inspiration:

afflatus
aspiration
brainchild
breathing in
cause
cleverness
creativity
divine guidance
encouragement
excitement
fecundity
fertility
genius
germ
idea
imagination
imaginativeness
impetus
incentive
inducement
ingenuity
inhalation
insight
inspo
intake
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Antonyms for inspiration:

baggage
bar
barrier
block
blow
bridle
burden
chain
check
clog
complication
constraint
counterincentive
cumbrance
curb
defence
defense
demotivator
determent
deterrence
deterrent
discouragement
disenchantment
disincentive
dissuasion
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