impetus

Noun

  1. a force that moves something along
    • Synonyms
      • drift
      • impulsion
    • Less specific
      • force
    • Related
      • impel
      • force
      • drift
      • float
      • drift
      • be adrift
      • blow
  2. the act of applying force suddenly; “the impulse knocked him over”
    • Synonyms
      • impulse
      • impulsion
    • Less specific
      • drive
      • thrust
      • driving force
    • Related
      • propel
      • impel