Synonyms and Antonyms of spur (spûr)

motivate incitement suddenly without a second thought spontaneously impulsively encouragement fillip impetus impulse incentive inducement motivation prod push stimulant stimulation stimulator stimulus egg on excite foment galvanize goad impel incite inflame inspire instigate move pique prick prompt propel provoke set off stimulate touch off trigger work up calcar instigation projection provocation rowel snag spine (on a cock'sleg) arouse catalyst drive needle press ridge spark spike startle stir urge branch-line spur track gad goading prodding urging spurring spine acantha

discouragement hindrance curb discourage dissuade disapprove

encourage cause lead

purs ₆ spur ₆ urps ₆

pur ₅ pus ₅ sup ₅ ups ₅ urp ₅

up ₄ us ₂