Synonyms of jump-start

jump-start

verb

ˈjəmp-ˈstärt 

as in to stimulate

to give life, vigor, or spirit to

an intentionally provocative comment that was supposed to jump-start the discussion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stimulate
• energize
• invigorate
• stir
• arouse
• enliven
• revive
• provoke
• vitalize
• activate
• animate
• electrify
• awaken
• inspire
• quicken
• drive
• vivify
• excite
• strengthen
• lift
• boost
• jazz (up)
• spark
• cheer
• motivate
• propel
• recreate
• spike
• trigger
• zip (up)
• rouse
• fire
• brace
• liven (up)
• raise
• amp (up)
• awake
• motive
• fillip
• charge
• rally
• move
• pep (up)
• resurrect
• juice up
• refresh
• galvanize
• ginger (up)
• wake (up)
• renew
• reinvigorate
• revitalize
• impel
• infuse
• set off
• actuate
• incite
• foment
• rekindle
• rejuvenate
• instigate
• fortify
• reactivate
• resuscitate
• reawaken
• buoy
• regenerate
• ferment
• whip (up)
• recharge
• kindle
• reenergize
• turn on
• inflame
• embolden
• abet
• reanimate
• hearten
• steel
• restimulate
• enkindle
• refreshen
• reawake

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• kill
• dull
• dampen
• undermine
• deaden
• damp
• weaken
• drain
• wear
• weary
• wear out
• slow
• burn out
• curb
• inhibit
• harass
• restrain
• exhaust
• knock out
• check
• wash out
• debilitate
• suppress
• sap
• fatigue
• enfeeble
• quell
• discourage
• do in
• quench
• stunt
• repress
• enervate
• still
• tucker (out)
• demoralize
• daunt
• fag
• dishearten
• kayo
• jade
• dispirit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jump-start

Since ending 14 years of Conservative rule roiled by austerity and the COVID-19 pandemic, Labour has struggled to ease the cost of living and jump-start a sluggish economy against the tough economic backdrop of war in Ukraine and, more recently, Iran. —ABC News, 9 May 2026

In 2022, the Jets made three first-round picks in hopes of jump-starting their rebuild. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026

This jump-starts the softening process. —Zoe Denenberg, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026

Weekday Wins If you’re stuck in a cooking rut or tight on time, swap in one of these smart shortcuts to jump-start dinners this week. —Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026