| 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 | ||