| Main Entry: | fillip |
| Part of Speech: | verb |
| Definition: | stimulate |
Synonyms: |
boost, charge, excite, flip, incentive, tap |
| Main Entry: | stimulus |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | provocation |
Synonyms: |
bang*, boost, catalyst, cause, charge, encouragement, eye-opener, fillip, fireworks*, flash*, goad, impetus, impulse, incentive, incitation, incitement, inducement, instigation, invitation, kick*, motivation, motive, piquing, propellant, push, shot in the arm, spur, stimulant, stimulation, sting*, turn-on, urging |
| Notes: | a stimulant is a drug; a stimulus is anything encouraging an action (but rarely is it a drug) |
Antonyms: |
discouragement, hindrance, tranquilizer |
| Main Entry: | tonic |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | restorative drink, medicine |
Synonyms: |
analeptic, boost, bracer, conditioner, cordial, drug, fillip, invigorator, livener, pick-me-up, pickup, refresher, restorative, roborant, shot in the arm, stimulant, strengthener |
| Main Entry: | incitation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | stimulus |
Synonyms: |
bang*, boost, catalyst, cause, charge, encouragement, eye-opener, fillip, fireworks*, flash*, goad, impetus, impulse, incentive, incitement, inducement, instigation, invitation, kick*, motivation, motive, piquing, propellant, provocation, push*, shot in the arm, spur, stimulant, stimulation, sting*, trigger, turn-on, urging |
| Main Entry: | stimulator |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | stimulus |
Synonyms: |
bang*, boost, catalyst, cause, charge, encouragement, eye-opener, fillip, fireworks*, flash*, goad, impetus, impulse, incentive, incitation, incitement, inducement, instigation, invitation, kick*, motivation, motive, piquing, prod, propellant, push*, shot in the arm, spur, stimulant, stimulation, sting*, turn-on, urging |