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motivation

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of motivation

something that arouses action or activity

fear of failing should be plenty of motivation to study for the test

Synonyms of motivation

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

Words Related to motivation

inducement, invitation

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

catalyst, catalyzer, fuel, spark

Phrases Synonymous with motivation

shot in the arm

Antonyms of motivation

counterincentive, disincentive

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