What is another word for setting in motion?
265 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ sˈɛtɪŋ ɪn mˈə͡ʊʃən], [ sˈɛtɪŋ ɪn mˈəʊʃən], [ s_ˈɛ_t_ɪ_ŋ ɪ_n m_ˈəʊ_ʃ_ə_n]Table of Contents
Similar words for setting in motion:- activate (verb)
- begin (verb)
- bring into play (verb)
- originate (verb)
- proceed (verb)
- propel (verb)
- shake (verb)
- spark (verb)
- start (verb)
- trigger (verb)
- turn on (verb)
- undertake (verb)
- use (verb)
Synonyms for Setting in motion:
v.
•activate (verb)- energize,
- actify,
- trigger,
- start,
- prompt,
- actuate,
- move,
- turn on,
- impel,
- arouse,
- set in motion,
- stir,
- motivate,
- rouse,
- take out of mothballs,
- mobilize,
- stimulate,
- call up,
- switch on,
- propel.
- embark on,
- make active,
- found,
- make,
- create,
- mount,
- set about,
- originate,
- enter upon,
- DO,
- initiate,
- give birth to,
- lay foundation for,
- activate,
- generate,
- launch,
- effect,
- prepare,
- induce,
- break ground,
- set up,
- lead,
- commence,
- go ahead,
- plunge into,
- get going,
- give impulse,
- bring about,
- break the ice,
- open,
- actualize,
- occasion,
- cause,
- undertake,
- inaugurate,
- go into,
- enter on,
- institute,
- eventuate,
- introduce,
- establish,
- instigate,
- drive,
- bring to pass,
- produce.
- develop,
- spark,
- procreate,
- hatch,
- form,
- coin,
- parent,
- invent,
- innovate,
- formulate,
- spawn,
- think up,
- evolve,
- compose,
- conceive,
- discover.
- move out,
- get on with,
- progress,
- fare,
- travel,
- march,
- press on,
- advance,
- pass,
- continue,
- wend,
- journey,
- make a start,
- go on,
- move on,
- repair,
- hie,
- push on.
- disquiet,
- flutter,
- dither,
- jounce,
- commove,
- shimmer,
- fluctuate,
- churn,
- succuss,
- shimmy,
- rock,
- palpitate,
- disturb,
- shiver,
- agitate,
- flit,
- discompose,
- water,
- quake,
- convulse,
- jerk,
- roil,
- reel,
- brandish,
- twitter,
- stagger,
- quaver,
- tremor,
- jolt,
- swing,
- quail,
- flicker,
- waggle,
- ruffle,
- dodder,
- perturb,
- whip,
- joggle,
- rattle,
- wobble,
- wave,
- flap,
- flourish,
- oscillate,
- shudder,
- flitter,
- vibrate,
- bump,
- jar,
- stir up,
- upset,
- chatter,
- totter,
- concuss.
- depart,
- appear,
- lay foundation,
- arise,
- take first step,
- come into being,
- light,
- take the plunge,
- leave,
- make a beginning,
- hit the road,
- issue,
- sally forth,
- rise,
- spring,
- set out,
- see light.
- endeavor,
- agree,
- have a hand in,
- commit,
- venture,
- try,
- stake,
- take on,
- go about,
- try out,
- pledge,
- tackle,
- shoulder,
- promise,
- make a run at,
- hazard,
- go in for,
- contract,
- guarantee,
- take upon oneself,
- offer,
- bargain,
- have a try,
- commit oneself,
- stipulate,
- answer for,
- volunteer,
- go for,
- address oneself,
- pitch in,
- devote,
- fall into,
- covenant.
- exercise,
- run through,
- exploit,
- spend,
- capitalize,
- utilize,
- put forth,
- work,
- exert,
- put to use,
- ply,
- make do with,
- press into service,
- accept,
- govern,
- relate,
- employ,
- do with,
- operate,
- avail oneself of,
- draw on,
- run,
- bring to bear,
- take advantage of,
- put into action,
- handle,
- make use,
- apply,
- bring into play,
- wield,
- adopt,
- waste,
- bestow,
- play on,
- manipulate,
- manage,
- turn to account,
- put to work,
- expend,
- regulate,
- exhaust,
- practice,
- control,
- find a use,
- make the most of.
Antonyms for Setting in motion:
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v.
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begin
conclude, finish, neglect, destroy, cease, die, consummate, fail, lose, ignore, repress, complete, close, prevent, ruin.
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mobilize
divide, disperse, separate, scatter, hold back, demobilize, retard, disorganize.
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proceed
retreat, retrogress, return, discontinue, yield, wait.
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spark
deaden.
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start
dull.
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turn on
disgust, turn off, displease, shut down, disenchant.
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begin