impelling

Definitions

Driving, forcing, or urging someone to do something.

Providing a strong motive or incentive for an action.

Pushing or propelling something forward with physical force.

Examples

The impelling force of his ambition drove him to work late into the night.

She felt an impelling need to speak the truth, regardless of the consequences.

The impelling rhythm of the drums kept the dancers moving in perfect synchronization.

Synonyms

propelling driving pushing urging compelling motivating thrusting

Antonyms

hindering impeding discouraging deterring restraining blocking inhibiting