Synonyms & Antonyms : Influence
Influence
( Noun )
Many a woman has a civilizing influence upon her husband.
Synonyms:
Actuate
Draw
Excite
Inflame
Lead
Prompt
Urge
Move
Induce
Stir
Drive
Incite
Compel
Contextual Examples:
Most of his acts are actuated by greed and selfish interests.
The strands of rubber were drawn to test their strength.
The professor’s lecture on galaxy excited our interest to know more about universe.
The roof inclines over the porch without distorting its view.
The candidate’s integrity and strength led the voters to support him.
Deepak was prompted by his friends to quarrel with his neighbor.
The Principal urged the parents to pay their dues promptly.
The bus was already moving when I jumped onto it.
Alcohols can induce a loosening of the tongue.
The coach’s emotional pep talk stirred the teams.
The dictator’s cruel decree incited the people to open rebellion.
I was compelled to acknowledge the force of his argument.
Antonyms:
Retard
Dissuade
Hinder
Deter
Prevent
Inhibit
Restrain
Contextual Examples:
His carelessness retarded progress in his studies.
I dissuaded him from his illegal activities like smuggling, bribery to officer and the like but to no avail.
His lust for beautiful women hindered his slow and steady rise in career.
Nobody can deter him from achieving his objective.
Even the lecture of priest on honesty could not prevent him from beginning rich the fast way.
Kaj Krishna sidetracked the normal inhibitions and could not be strained in his illegal proclivities. No wonder he has landed in jail.
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