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yeast
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of YEAST
something that arouses action or activity <taxation without representation proved to be the yeast of rebellion>
Synonyms boost, encouragement, goad, impetus, incentive, incitation, incitement, instigation, momentum, motivation, provocation, spur, stimulant, stimulus, yeast
Related Words inducement, invitation; antecedent, cause, consideration, grounds, motive, occasion, reason; catalyst, catalyzer, fuel, spark
Antonyms counterincentive, disincentive
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