Catalyst
Catalyst noun - (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected.
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Spur is a synonym for catalyst in something which incites activity topic. In some cases you can use "Spur" instead a noun "Catalyst".
Spur
Spur noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
Usage example: the threat of losing its only sports franchise was the spur the city council needed to finally do something about the rising crime rate
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