momentum | Definition of momentum

Synonyms and Antonyms of momentum

something that arouses action or activity

the former president's endorsement was all the momentum the campaign needed

Synonyms of momentum

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

Words Related to momentum

inducement, invitation

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

catalyst, catalyzer, fuel, spark

Phrases Synonymous with momentum

shot in the arm

Antonyms of momentum

counterincentive, disincentive