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Impetus

British pronunciation/ˈɪmpɛtəs/
American pronunciation/ˈɪmpətəs/
Impetus
[NOUN]
1

a force that moves something along

synonyms : drift
impulsion
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2

the act of applying force suddenly

synonyms : impulse
impulsion
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3

a forceful turn or spin in dance, often used in partner dances like waltz and foxtrot

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Examples
1. The impetus is on Judge Kavanaugh.
2. What was the impetus?
3. And providing a little impetus in that direction.
4. An impetus so to say.
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