ACTIVATOR Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word activator. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ACTIVATOR
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catalyst | nounn | |||||||
noun • (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected • something that causes an important event to happen | ||||||||
driver | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the operator of a motor vehicle • someone who drives animals that pull a vehicle • a golfer who hits the golf ball with a driver • (computer science) a program that determines how a computer will communicate with a peripheral device • a golf club (a wood) with a near vertical face that is used for hitting long shots from the tee | ||||||||
facilitator | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who makes progress easier | ||||||||
goad | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a pointed instrument that is used to prod into a state of motion • a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something verb • give heart or courage to • urge with or as if with a goad • stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick • annoy or provoke, as by constant criticism | ||||||||
impetus | nounn | |||||||
noun • a force that moves something along • the act of applying force suddenly | ||||||||
incentive | nounn | |||||||
noun • a positive motivational influence • an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of increasing output | ||||||||
inducer | nounn | |||||||
noun • an agent capable of activating specific genes • someone who tries to persuade or induce or lead on | ||||||||
initiator | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who initiates a course of action | ||||||||
instigator | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who deliberately foments trouble • a person who initiates a course of action | ||||||||
mover | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • workman employed by a moving company • (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion • someone who moves • a company that moves the possessions of a family or business from one site to another | ||||||||
promoter | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who is an active supporter and advocate • a sponsor who books and stages public entertainments | ||||||||
provoker | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who deliberately foments trouble | ||||||||
spark | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a momentary flash of light • Scottish writer of satirical novels (born in 1918) • merriment expressed by a brightness or gleam or animation of countenance • electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field • a small but noticeable trace of some quality that might become stronger • a small fragment of a burning substance thrown out by burning material or by friction verb • put in motion or move to act • emit or produce sparks | ||||||||
trigger | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • lever that activates the firing mechanism of a gun • a device that activates or releases or causes something to happen • an act that sets in motion some course of events verb • put in motion or move to act • release or pull the trigger on | ||||||||
stimulator | nounn | |||||||
noun • A person, device or substance that stimulates. |