Impulsion and Restraint

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Impulsion noun - The act of applying force suddenly.

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Restraint is an antonym for impulsion in stimulus topic.

Nearby Words: impulsive, impulse, impulsively, impulsing, impulsed

Restraint noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

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Impulsion is an antonym for restraint.

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