11
driving force(noun, expression, idiom, force, power)
6
locomotion(noun, power)
4
motivity(noun, power)
3
propulsion(noun, power, pressure, stimulus)
2
impetus(noun, pressure, stimulus, propulsion)
2
impulse(pressure, stimulus, propulsion)
2
incentive(noun, pressure, stimulus, propulsion)
2
momentum(noun, pressure, stimulus, propulsion)
2
power(noun, control, strength, energy, ability)
2
push(noun, pressure, stimulus, propulsion)
2
shove(noun, pressure, stimulus, propulsion)
2
stimulus(noun, pressure, propulsion)
2
thrust(noun, pressure, stimulus, propulsion)
1
activator
1
animator
1
appliance
1
arouser
1
bunt
1
butt
1
clout
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