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impulse

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﹒A sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act.

﹒A sudden force or impetus that causes an object to move or initiates a process.

﹒A pulse of electrical energy or a brief current.

Examples

﹒He had a sudden impulse to quit his job and travel the world.

﹒She resisted the impulse to buy the expensive dress on display.

﹒His decision was based on a momentary impulse rather than careful planning.

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