English noun: impulsion | |||
1. | impulsion (phenomenon) a force that moves something along | ||
Synonyms | drift, impetus | ||
Broader (hypernym) | force | ||
2. | impulsion (act) the act of applying force suddenly | ||
Samples | The impulse knocked him over. | ||
Synonyms | impetus, impulse | ||
Broader (hypernym) | drive, driving force, thrust | ||