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stim·u·lant
 stimulant
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- pronunciation:
- stIm
y
lnt
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
something that temporarily arouses or speeds up a physical or mental activity or process.
- synonyms:
- stimulus
- antonyms:
- tranquilizer
- similar words:
- goad, prod
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| definition 2: |
any substance that, when ingested, produces a similar effect, such as caffeine, sugar, cocaine, and a variety of other drugs. (Cf. depressant.)
- synonyms:
- stimulus
- antonyms:
- anesthetic, depressant, downer, sedative, soporific, tranquilizer
- similar words:
- drug
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| definition 3: |
an incentive or goad.
Higher pay can be a stimulant to better performance.- synonyms:
- goad, incentive, inducement, spur
- antonyms:
- deterrent
- similar words:
- encouragement, enticement, impetus, prod, stimulus
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| related words: |
aphrodisiac |
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