Synonyms of propel

propel

verb

1

as in to push

to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one

playfully he propelled his rambunctious friend into the swimming pool to cool off

Synonyms & Similar Words

• push
• shove
• drive
• thrust
• move
• force
• squeeze
• impel
• compel
• bear (down)
• compress
• pressure
• jam
• depress
• weigh (upon)
• muscle
• lean (on or against)
• squash
• bulldoze
• ram

2

as in to move

to set or keep in motion

the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines

Synonyms & Similar Words

• move
• drive
• activate
• impel
• actuate
• stimulate
• work
• motivate
• trigger
• provoke
• raise
• incite
• foment
• inspire
• stir (up)
• abet
• galvanize
• set off
• ferment
• whip (up)
• rouse
• excite
• instigate
• arouse
• trip
• fire (up)
• inflame
• enflame

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• contain
• regulate
• restrain
• control
• inhibit
• check
• constrain
• curb
• rein (in)
• bridle