Catalyst
Catalyst noun - (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
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Synonyms for Catalyst
Influence and catalyst are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Influence" instead a noun "Catalyst".
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- Starter Villain: Jian Feng serves as the catalyst for Kyoshi's journey, and his presence and influence weighs heavily on her mind throughout her travels.
Source: Fanfic / Kyoshi Rising -
Maul's influence ultimately proves to be a catalyst to what Ezra had been internalizing for a long time, and he starts Slowly Slipping Into Evil as a result.
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It's also the catalyst for the events of the film and why Ben wanted them to come to school, because he felt that they deserved a chance away from the influence of the villain parents.
Source: Film / Descendants
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