spur - Similar and Opposite Words

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Here are the synonyms for spur , a list of similar words for spur from our thesaurus that you can use

Noun

a railway line connected to a trunk line

Synonyms

• branch line
• spur
• spur track

More generic

• line
• rail line
• railway line

More specific

• loop-line

Noun

a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward

Synonyms

• gad
• spur

More generic

• goad
• prod

Related

• rowel

Related

• boot

Noun

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Synonyms

• goad
• goading
• prod
• prodding
• spur
• spurring
• urging

More generic

• encouragement

Noun

tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers

Synonyms

• spur

More generic

• enation
• plant process

Noun

any sharply pointed projection

Synonyms

• acantha
• spine
• spur

More generic

• projection

Verb

goad with spurs

Synonyms

• spur

More generic

• goad

Verb

equip with spurs

Synonyms

• spur

More generic

• equip
• fit
• fit out
• outfit

Verb

strike with a spur

Synonyms

• spur

More generic

• strike

Related

• injure
• wound

Verb

give heart or courage to

Synonyms

• goad
• spur

More generic

• encourage

Verb

incite or stimulate

Synonyms

• spur

More generic

• advance
• boost
• encourage
• further
• promote

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