English Synonym Finder

propelled

Definitions

Driven, pushed, or caused to move in a particular direction.

Motivated or spurred someone to act in a specific way.

Examples

The sudden gust of wind propelled the sailboat across the lake.

Her passion for social justice propelled her into a career in law.

The rocket was propelled into orbit by a powerful engine.

Synonyms

pushed driven launched thrust impelled motivated hurled

Antonyms

halted stopped hindered checked restrained blocked deterred