Impelling and Propulsive

Impelling

Impelling adjective - Markedly effective as if by emotional pressure.

Propulsive and impelling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Propulsive" instead an adjective "Impelling".

Nearby Words: impelled, impellent, impeller

Propulsive

Propulsive adjective - Having the power to propel.

Impelling and propulsive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impelling" instead an adjective "Propulsive".

Nearby Word: propulsion
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