ACTIVATOR Synonyms
1 hypernym for activator. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for ACTIVATOR
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| catalyst | noun n | |||||
noun • (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected • something that causes an important event to happen | ||||||
| driver | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the operator of a motor vehicle • someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle • a golfer who hits the golf ball with a driver • (computer science) a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device • a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee | ||||||
| facilitator | noun n | |||||
noun • someone who makes progress easier | ||||||
| goad | verb, noun v, 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 | noun n | |||||
noun • a force that moves something along • the act of applying force suddenly | ||||||
| incentive | noun n | |||||
noun • a positive motivational influence • an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | ||||||
| inducer | noun n | |||||
noun • an agent capable of activating specific genes • someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on | ||||||
| initiator | noun n | |||||
noun • a person who initiates a course of action | ||||||
| instigator | noun n | |||||
noun • someone who deliberately foments trouble • a person who initiates a course of action | ||||||
| mover | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • workman employed by a moving company • (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion • someone who moves • a company that moves the possessions of a family or business from one site to another | ||||||
| promoter | noun n | |||||
noun • someone who is an active supporter and advocate • a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments | ||||||
| provoker | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • someone who deliberately foments trouble | ||||||
| spark | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a momentary flash of light • Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918) • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger • a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction verb • put in motion or move to act • emit or produce sparks | ||||||
| trigger | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
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 | ||||||
| stimulator | noun n | |||||
noun • A person, device or substance that stimulates. | ||||||