💡 A driving force 💥 A sudden push

impulsion

1 7.9

A sudden strong feeling or push that makes people and things act

noun
/ɪmˈpʌlʃən/

: impulsión

The sudden impulsion of the car sent it skidding across the ice.

Examples

A strong impulsion from behind pushed the door open abruptly.
She felt an impulsion to speak, though she stayed silent.
The impulsion of the rocket was impressive.
She felt a sudden impulsion to jump into the water.
The impulsion of the car's engine propelled it forward at an incredible speed.
With a sudden impulsion, the athlete launched himself into the air, clearing the bar easily.
The impulsion from the strong wind moved the leaves swiftly across the path.

Synonyms

push

vsimpulsion

182 1.0

A force that moves something away from you

signals a sudden driving action rather than any general or gentle moving force

impulse

vsimpulsion

Specialized

72 4.2

A sudden push that makes a thing change speed or direction

focuses on the act of applying force suddenly rather than its result

shove

vsimpulsion

49 2.7

A quick strong push that moves someone or something

describes a sudden propelling force in general not only a physical push

jerk

vsimpulsion

47 2.2

A sudden sharp movement or pull

focuses on sudden applied force causing motion rather than the movement itself

tug

vsimpulsion

35 1.1

A sudden strong pull on something

refers to a sudden driving force that usually moves something away

thrust

vsimpulsion

35 4.2

A strong sudden push often made with a hand or weapon

is a general sudden driving force not tied to a specific striking tool

impetus

vsimpulsion

1 7.0

A sudden force that makes something start moving faster

emphasizes the sudden action of applying force rather than sustained energy

jounce

vsimpulsion

1 9.9

A sudden jolt that makes things shake

means a sudden propelling force that causes motion rather than mere jolt

Antonyms

restraint

67 4.7

Something used to hold a person or animal still

inhibition

Specialized

6 7.5

An action that reduces the activity of a nerve or body part

How Forceful

thrust

Specialized

52 5.1

shove

49 2.7

impulsion

1 7.9

to nudge

36 3.8

tap

57 1.0

Surface Forms

impulsion singular

impulsions plural

Morphology

impulsion = impulse (transparent) = impulse + ion

The sense represents the act or force associated with 'impulse' formed by the standard suffix '-ion', so the derivation is straightforward.

Etymology

Impulsion shares its root with impulse, from Latin in- 'into' and pellere 'to drive', which gives a clear picture of being pushed. So, impulsion often means a sudden 'push' or driving force that makes something start or change direction.