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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

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

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