propelling

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English

Definitions

verb

To provide an impetus for motion or physical action, to cause to move in a certain direction; to drive forward.
To provide an impetus for non-physical change, to make to arrive to a certain situation or result.

noun

An act of driving or urging onward; propulsion.

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Synonyms

drive push propulsive dynamic dynamical propellent propellant propulsion pushing accelerating boosting impetus promote advancing promotion advancement advance

Antonyms

rest halt stay stop

Associated

nozzle flippers oars stardom projectile increments compressor locomotion primer muzzle pencil

Rhymes

compelling dwelling quelling telling expelling foretelling elong repelling swelling yelling

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