ACCELERATORS Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word accelerators. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| goad | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion • a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something verb • give heart or courage to • urge with or as if with a goad • stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick • annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism | ||||||
| impetus | nounn | |||||
noun • a force that moves something along • the act of applying force suddenly | ||||||
| motivation | nounn | |||||
noun • the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior • the condition of being motivated • the act of motivating; providing incentive | ||||||
| provocation | nounn | |||||
noun • unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment • something that incites or provokes; a means of arousing or stirring to action • needed encouragement | ||||||
| push | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of applying force in order to move something away • the force used in pushing • enterprising or ambitious drive • an electrical switch operated by pressing • an effort to advance verb • move with force • press, drive, or impel (someone) to action or completion of an action • make publicity for; try to sell (a product) • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • press against forcefully without moving • approach a certain age or speed • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • sell or promote the sale of (illegal goods such as drugs) • move strenuously and with effort • make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby | ||||||
| spur | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something • any sharply pointed projection • tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers • a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward • a railway line connected to a trunk line verb • incite or stimulate • give heart or courage to • strike with a spur • goad with spurs • equip with spurs | ||||||
| boosters | nounn | |||||
noun • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who is an active supporter and advocate • a thief who steals goods that are in a store • an amplifier for restoring the strength of a transmitted signal • the first stage of a multistage rocket • an additional dose that makes sure the first dose was effective | ||||||
| catalysts | nounn | |||||
noun • (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected • something that causes an important event to happen | ||||||
| expedients | nounn | |||||
adjective • serving to promote your interest noun • a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one adjective satellite • appropriate to a purpose; practical | ||||||
| incentives | nounn | |||||
noun • a positive motivational influence • an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | ||||||
| propellants | nounn | |||||
noun • any substance that propels adjective satellite • tending to or capable of propelling | ||||||
| stimulants | nounn | |||||
noun • any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action • a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process adjective satellite • that stimulates | ||||||
| triggers | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun • a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen • an act that sets in motion some course of events verb • put in motion or move to act • release or pull the trigger on | ||||||
| throttle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine • a pedal that controls the throttle valve verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air • reduce the air supply | ||||||
| gas | nounn | |||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||
| atom smasher | nounn | |||||
noun • a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles | ||||||
| gas pedal | nounn | |||||
noun • a pedal that controls the throttle valve | ||||||
| particle accelerator | nounn | |||||
noun • a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles | ||||||
| catalyst | nounn | |||||
noun • (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected • something that causes an important event to happen | ||||||
| gun | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) • large but transportable armament • a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) • a professional killer who uses a gun • a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies verb • shoot with a gun | ||||||
