impulsion

• Substantivo que designa a força que impulsiona algo para frente ou o ato de aplicar uma força súbita; também pode indicar um impulso ou estímulo interior.

A noun referring to a force that drives something forward or the act of applying a sudden force.

1. Driving forceB2formal

   A force that propels or urges something forward, either physically or metaphorically.

   Força motriz

   • Her speech gave an impulsion to the entire movement.
   • The new policy provided the impulsion needed for economic growth.
   • Under the impulsion of curiosity, he explored the unknown cave.

   Sinônimosdriveimpetusimpulsemomentummotivationpushspurstimulusurge

   Antônimosdeterrentdiscouragementrestraint

2. Sudden push or impulseB2formal

   The action of applying a sudden force or urge to something or someone.

   Impulso ou empurrão

   • The impulsion of the wind knocked the hat off his head.
   • He gave the door a sharp impulsion to open it.
   • A sudden impulsion made him jump into the icy water.

   Sinônimosboostimpetusimpulsejoltnudgeprodpushshovethrusturge