Synonyms of jump-started

jump-started

verb

past tense of jump-start

as in stimulated

to give life, vigor, or spirit to

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stimulated
• stirred
• aroused
• energized
• enlivened
• provoked
• awakened
• animated
• inspired
• revived
• invigorated
• activated
• electrified
• quickened
• triggered
• sparked
• vitalized
• drove
• spiked
• propelled
• excited
• cheered
• lifted
• braced
• motivated
• fired
• boosted
• strengthened
• zipped (up)
• recreated
• roused
• awoke
• rallied
• charged
• vivified
• raised
• filliped
• livened (up)
• moved
• pepped (up)
• jazzed (up)
• resurrected
• juiced up
• gingered (up)
• amped (up)
• renewed
• refreshed
• woke (up)
• galvanized
• impelled
• motived
• buoyed
• reinvigorated
• actuated
• incited
• instigated
• infused
• kindled
• fomented
• revitalized
• set off
• rekindled
• reactivated
• reawakened
• rejuvenated
• emboldened
• whipped (up)
• resuscitated
• abetted
• inflamed
• recharged
• regenerated
• turned on
• fermented
• fortified
• reenergized
• heartened
• steeled
• enkindled
• refreshened
• reanimated
• restimulated
• reawoke

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• killed
• dampened
• undermined
• dulled
• deadened
• drained
• damped
• exhausted
• weakened
• sapped
• wore
• slowed
• knocked out
• burned out
• harassed
• fatigued
• inhibited
• washed out
• checked
• wearied
• suppressed
• enfeebled
• debilitated
• wore out
• enervated
• curbed
• did in
• restrained
• stunted
• quelled
• fagged
• repressed
• quenched
• discouraged
• stilled
• jaded
• tuckered (out)
• kayoed
• demoralized
• daunted
• disheartened
• dispirited

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of jump-started

This scatterplot of stars illuminated the process of stellar evolution and jump-started the field of stellar physics more than a century ago. —K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 11 May 2026

Reaves’ return hasn’t fully jump-started the offense as the guard regains his rhythm after a left oblique strain that sidelined him for four weeks. —Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026

In a step forward, city leaders recently jump-started early conversations with state officials on how to successfully navigate, this time, future development of the stadium property. —Victoria Le, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026

Even in making the assumption that an offense that sat dormant for too long last year will be jump-started by Brandon Nimmo, by a healthy Evan Carter, by a star-in-waiting in Wyatt Langford, this rotation has to be one of the league’s best for Texas to stand a chance. —Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026

That’s partially due to bandleader Caspian Honeywell’s time on the circuit in the defunct anarchist group Blackbird Raum, who jump-started the folk-punk movement almost 20 years ago. —Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Feb. 2026

Houston went 3-0 in Mills’ three starts, which jump-started a nine-game winning streak to end the regular season. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026

The event jump-started the spring season with a parade of teams, a ceremonial first pitch thrown by 12-year-old Penny Clemens, and a dance party, according to a news release. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026

Jones jump-started his bid with a $10 million check of his own. —Adam Beam, AJC.com, 5 Feb. 2026