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momentum

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of momentum

something that arouses action or activity

  • the former presidentʼs endorsement was all the momentum the campaign needed
Synonyms of momentum

boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, impulse, incentive, incitation, incitement, instigation, motivation, provocation, spur, stimulant, stimulus, yeast
Words Related to momentum

inducement, invitation

antecedent, cause, consideration, grounds, motive, occasion, reason

catalyst, catalyzer, fuel, spark
Phrases Synonymous with momentum

shot in the arm
Antonyms of momentum

counterincentive, disincentive

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