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motor Synonyms

Another word for motor

Choosing another word for motor depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts.

Usage Example

"The washing machine stopped working because the electric engine burned out."

Strongest
engine
Strong
powerplant
Weak
generator
dynamo

• verb (Context 2)

To travel in a motor vehicle, typically for pleasure or recreation.

Usage Example

"We motored down the coastal highway enjoying the ocean breeze."

Strongest
drive
cruise
Strong
spin
ride
tool
Weak
tour

• noun (Context 3)

A motor vehicle, typically an automobile.

Usage Example

"He bought a brand new car with his annual bonus."

Strongest
car
automobile
motorcar
vehicle
Strong
auto
wheels
ride

Opposites of motor

The opposite of motor shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

walk
hike
See all opposites of motor

• Nearby Words

moto
motocross
motocrosser
motor
motorbicycle
motorbike
motorbiker

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Motor. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/motor
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