What is "spur" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "spur": a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Noun

Meaning of "spur": incite or stimulate

Verb

Meaning of "spur": any sharply pointed projection

Noun

Meaning of "spur": give heart or courage to

Verb

Meaning of "spur": tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

Noun

Meaning of "spur": strike with a spur

Verb

Meaning of "spur": a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward

Noun

Meaning of "spur": goad with spurs

Verb

Meaning of "spur": a railway line connected to a trunk line

Noun

Meaning of "spur": equip with spurs

Verb

Synonyms:

urge, motivation, prick, impetus, needle, goad, incentive, inducement, trigger, catalyst, impulse, motive, incitation, stimulant, turn-on, actuation, activation, goose, excitant, arouse, propel, drive, trigger, push, spark, stir, stimulate, urge, awaken, rouse, prick, favor, exhort, goad, impel, countenance, press, rally, animate, prod, instigate, egg on, turn on, work up, goose, sic, fire up, key up, put up to,

Antonyms:

hindrance, deterrent, prevention, curb, discouragement, block, calm, dissuade, repress, deaden, disapprove, check, discourage, halt, stop,