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SPEARHEADING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word spearheading. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word spearheading. (close relations)
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driving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver

• the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal

adjective satellite

• having the power of driving or impelling

• acting with vigor

guiding
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• exerting control or influence

• showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on

leading
verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
adjective

• going or proceeding or going in advance; showing the way

noun

• the activity of leading

• thin strip of metal used to separate lines of type in printing

adjective satellite

• indicating the most important performer or role

• greatest in importance or degree or significance or achievement

• having the leading position or higher score in a contest

championing
verbv
noun

• someone who has won first place in a competition

• someone who fights for a cause

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field

adjective satellite

• holding first place in a contest

verb

• protect or fight for as a champion

initiating
verbv
noun

• someone new to a field or activity

• someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field

• people who have been introduced to the mysteries of some field or activity

verb

• bring into being

• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

• accept people into an exclusive society or group, usually with some rite

• bring up a topic for discussion

• set in motion, start an event or prepare the way for

pioneering
adjectiveadj
noun

• someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

• one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory

verb

• open up an area or prepare a way

• take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of

• open up and explore a new area

spear-point
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• the head and sharpened point of a spear

spearpoint
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the head and sharpened point of a spear

Best Hypernyms For SPEARHEADING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spearheading, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
directing driving force guiding head lead leader leading point pioneering
Phrases (3)
military forcemilitary groupmilitary unit

Alternatives for DRIVING

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