Spur Synonyms and Antonyms

spûr
To stir to action or feeling
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. excite
  2. egg on
  3. foment
  4. galvanize
  5. goad
  6. impel
  7. incite
  8. inflame
  9. inspire
  10. instigate
  11. motivate
  12. move
  13. pique
  14. prick
  15. prod
  16. prompt
  17. propel
  18. provoke
  19. set off
  20. stimulate
  21. touch off
  22. trigger
  23. work up
A sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. gad
A railway line connected to a trunk line
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. branch-line
  2. spur track

Spur Sentence Examples

  • On the spur of the moment you pick up the suitcases, put them in your trunk, and drive off.

  • I did it on the spur of the moment.

  • On the spur of the moment he tele­phoned her.

  • We all do something on the spur of the moment once in awhile.

  • These have a speed reduction from armature shaft to bridge column of 1500 to I, through four intermediate spur gears and a worm gear.

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