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