STIMULUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for STIMULUS?

Need another word that means the same as “stimulus”? Find 13 synonyms and 30 related words for “stimulus” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Stimulus” are: input, stimulant, stimulation, spur, encouragement, impetus, boost, prompt, prod, incentive, inducement, inspiration, fillip

Stimulus as a Noun

Definitions of "Stimulus" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “stimulus” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A thing that arouses activity or energy in someone or something; a spur or incentive.
• An interesting and exciting quality.
• A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.
• Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action.

Synonyms of "Stimulus" as a noun (13 Words)

boost	A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement. The cut in interest rates will give a further boost to the economy.
encouragement	The act of giving hope or support to someone. Incentives and encouragement to play sports.
fillip	A movement made by bending the last joint of the finger against the thumb and suddenly releasing it; a flick of the finger. The halving of car tax would provide a fillip to sales.
impetus	The force or energy with which a body moves. The ending of the Cold War gave new impetus to idealism.
incentive	A thing that motivates or encourages someone to do something. Give farmers an incentive to improve their land.
inducement	A bribe. It is claimed that she was offered an inducement to plead guilty.
input	Any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action. The signal being fed through the main input.
inspiration	Arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity. A rare moment of inspiration in an otherwise dull display.
prompt	The time limit for the payment of an account stated on a prompt note. With barely a prompt Barbara talked on.
spur	A short branch road or railway line. Wars act as a spur to practical invention.
stimulant	A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body. A scalp stimulant.
stimulation	Mutual sexual fondling prior to sexual intercourse. Lack of intellectual stimulation.

Usage Examples of "Stimulus" as a noun

• Areas of the brain which respond to auditory stimuli.
• She loved the stimulus of the job.
• If the tax were abolished, it would act as a stimulus to exports.

Associations of "Stimulus" (30 Words)

allure	The quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating. People for whom gold holds no allure.
auditory	Of or relating to the process of hearing. Auditory processing.
caprice	A sudden and unaccountable change of mood or behaviour. A land where men were ruled by law and not by caprice.
capricious	Changing according to no discernible rules; unpredictable. A capricious and often brutal administration.
conditioned	Established by conditioning or learning. A conditioned response.
exciting	Causing great enthusiasm and eagerness. An exciting account of her trip.
fraudulent	Intended to deceive. Fraudulent share dealing.
impel	Drive forward; propel. A lack of equality impelled the oppressed to fight.
impetus	The act of applying force suddenly. The ending of the Cold War gave new impetus to idealism.
impulse	A change of momentum produced by an impulse equivalent to the average value of the force multiplied by the time during which it acts. He bought it on an impulse.
incentive	A positive motivational influence. Give farmers an incentive to improve their land.
inducement	A bribe. Companies were prepared to build only in return for massive inducements.
inspiring	Having the effect of inspiring someone. He was an inspiring teacher.
invigorating	Making one feel strong, healthy, and full of energy. A brisk invigorating walk.
irritant	A substance that causes slight inflammation or other discomfort to the body. A powerful skin irritant.
kleptomania	A recurrent urge to steal, typically without regard for need or profit.
lure	Something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed. He lured me into temptation.
motivation	A reason or reasons for acting or behaving in a particular way. We did not understand his motivation.
motivator	Something that provides a reason or stimulus to do something. She was a great motivator of people and very energetic.
motive	Impelling to action- Arthur Pap. A motive force.
provocation	Action or speech that makes someone angry, especially deliberately. He burst into tears at the slightest provocation.
pyromaniac	A person with a mania for setting things on fire. A ten year old pyromaniac.
quickness	Skillful performance or ability without difficulty. His quickness of mind gained him the respect of all parties.
reflex	In reflexology a response in a part of the body to stimulation of a corresponding point on the feet hands or head. The reflex from the window lit his face.
rousing	Capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement. A rousing speech.
stimulating	Rousing or quickening activity or the senses. A rich and stimulating working environment.
thrilling	Causing excitement and pleasure; exhilarating. A thrilling wind blew off the frozen lake.
titillate	Arouse (someone) to interest or mild excitement, especially through sexually suggestive images or words. The press are paid to titillate the public.
urge	Recommend (something) strongly. I urge caution in interpreting these results.
whim	A sudden desire. She bought it on a whim.