impetus
1. a force that moves something along (Freq. 3) • Syn: drift, impulsion • Derivationally related forms: impel (for: impulsion), drift (for: drift) • Hypernyms: force 2. the act of applying force suddenly - the impulse knocked him over • Syn: impulse, impulsion • Derivationally related forms: impel (for: impulsion) • Hypernyms: drive, thrust, driving force
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