Impetus and Shock

Impetus

Impetus noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
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Synonyms for Impetus

Shock and impetus are semantically related in impelling force topic. In some cases you can use "Shock" instead a noun "Impetus".

Shock

Shock noun - A forceful coming together of two things.

Impetus and shock are semantically related in impelling force topic. Sometimes you can use "Impetus" instead a noun "Shock".

Nearby Words: shocking, shocked, shockingly, shocker

How words are described

physical physical impetus physical shock
original original impetus original shock
initial initial impetus initial shock
obvious obvious impetus obvious shock
Other adjectives: big, great, serious, new, major, less, added.
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