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spur Antonyms
Opposite of spur
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• verb (Context 1)
To give an incentive or encouragement to someone, or to promote the development and progress of something.
Usage Example
"The government hopes the new tax cuts will stifle economic growth over the next quarter."
Strongest
stifle
hinder
discourage
Strong
deter
• noun (Context 2)
A thing that prompts or encourages someone to action; an incentive or stimulus.
Usage Example
"The potential for a lucrative bonus acted as a discouragement for the entire sales team."
Strongest
discouragement
deterrent
Strong
hindrance
• verb (Context 3)
To urge a horse forward by digging one's spurs into its sides.
Usage Example
"She spurred her horse to a gallop as they approached the final stretch of the trail."
Weak
halt
Similar words to spur
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to spur vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
incentive
stimulate
encourage
stimulus
prompt
motivate
urge
goad
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Spur. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/spur