motive
nounHow many syllables in motive?
There are 2 syllables in the word motive.How to pronounce motive:
Definition of motive:
- motive (noun):
- something (such as a need or desire) that causes a person to act
- the reason, whether conscious or unconscious, for a certain course of action
- the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior.
Synonyms for motive:
cause
content
design
essence
ethical motive
ethics
ground(s)
idea
impulse
incentive
incitement
inducement
influence
inspiration
intention
irrational motive
issue
life
mainspring
matter
mental energy
morality
morals
motif
motivation
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Antonyms for motive:
annex
annexe
block
bridle
check
constraint
counterincentive
curb
defence
defense
demotivator
depressant
determent
deterrent
discouragement
disgust
disincentive
dislike
dissuasion
diversion
hate
hatred
hindrance
impediment
indifference
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- mocha
- locker
- jingle
- jaguar
- haunting
- flutter
- Donald
- cooler
- chubby
- basil
- aura
- annoy
- Allen
- address
- absurd
- hectic
- wax bean
- wallful
- squatter
- sinner
- Saanvi
- rocking
- Reese
- okay
- obese
- invite
- Grande
- error
- delayed
- crossword
- Cosmo
- copper's
- copper
- Constance
- consent
- combat
- charger
- Carter
- camper
- Bryant
- Bentley
- axe
- wanna
- travest
- tradal
- token
- squeeze
- speedy
- reveal
- retard
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