Impetus and Trigger

Impetus

Impetus noun - Something that arouses action or activity.
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Trigger and impetus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Trigger" instead a noun "Impetus".

Trigger

Trigger noun - Lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun.

Impetus and trigger are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impetus" instead a noun "Trigger".

Nearby Words: trig, triggered, trigged, triggering, trigging
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