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yeast

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of yeast

something that arouses action or activity

taxation without representation proved to be the yeast of rebellion

Synonyms of yeast

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

Words Related to yeast

inducement, invitation

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

catalyst, catalyzer, fuel, spark

Phrases Synonymous with yeast

shot in the arm

Antonyms of yeast

counterincentive, disincentive

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