propel | Definition of propel

Synonyms and Antonyms of propel

1 to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one

playfully he propelled his rambunctious friend into the swimming pool to cool off

Synonyms of propel

drive, push, shove, thrust

Words Related to propel

bear (down), compress, depress, jam, pressure, squash, squeeze, weigh (upon)

bulldoze, compel, force, lean (on or against), muscle, ram

2 to set or keep in motion

the aircraft is propelled by a pair of turboprop engines

Synonyms of propel

actuate, drive, impel, move, work

Words Related to propel

activate, motivate, provoke

abet, ferment, foment, incite, raise, stir (up), whip (up)

set off, trigger, trip

arouse, excite, fire (up), galvanize, inflame (also enflame), inspire, instigate, rouse, stimulate

Near Antonyms of propel

bridle, check, constrain, contain, control, curb, inhibit, regulate, rein (in), restrain