IMPULSION Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

impulsion

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Definition of impulsion

as in impulse

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Recent Examples of impulsion But this remark seems more a strategic argument than a deep-rooted impulsion. — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 What brought me freedom was realizing that the desire to be a help and a healer for others was more compelling to me than any morbid impulsion. — Michelle Nanouche, Christian Science Monitor, 26 Sep. 2025 That stage of young adulthood sits at a crossroads between a kind of societal awareness and youthful impulsion. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 12 June 2025 Basically the same trick, with the take-off impulsion applied via the nose. — John Leicester, ajc, 24 July 2021 What impulsion drove you to make a film instead of writing another novel? — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019

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Noun

Taking the time away and working on other projects, working with other people — in my case doing some like film scoring and things like that — felt like a complete reset of those creative impulses.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 10 July 2026
The threat of losing his mind to the most violent impulses of his human form, like his friend Henry Thorpe did, continues to hang over Sugar.

— Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of impulse

Noun

Perhaps my zeal to reiterate my distrust of the Dubs’ front office has blinded me to their behind-the-scenes brilliance.

— Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
Yet from No Child Left Behind through the push for the Common Core into today’s zeal for science of reading, policy leaders are frustrated that the version of policy that occurs in the classroom does not match their vision.

— Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of zeal

Noun

But no, instead he is forced to bro out with all the guys, worst of which is Charlie, whom Brooks understandably has zero desire to spend any time with whatsoever.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026
The bonus of birding For many birders, a growing appreciation for birds naturally leads to a desire to protect them.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of desire

Noun

History has shown us that the very celebration of our shared longing for life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness ensures that those values will endure.

— Lonnie G. Bunch III, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
But what Spiro is writing about in most of these tunes is something a little more interesting than standard loss-and-longing fare.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026

Definition of longing

Noun

The idea remains fan speculation rather than reported fact, but her announcement history makes the urge to investigate understandable.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Spontaneous and slightly chaotic, this cerebral synergy can bring surprising news or perhaps even trigger the sudden urge to break out of a stagnant situation.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Definition of urge

Noun

Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
This no-bake recipe uses cornflakes, creamy peanut butter, and chocolate chips to satisfy any sweet tooth craving.

— Patricia S York, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

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