Synonyms & related words for spur

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of spur — including prod, goad, stimulate, encourage, urging, impetus. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to spur

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Synonyms for spur

Common synonyms for spur include prod, goad, stimulate, encourage, urging, impetus, incite, motivate — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.