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Stimulation

🔄 Synonyms of "Stimulation"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
foreplaynoun	(sex) The acts at the beginning of a (usually human) sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.
stimulusnoun	An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.
stimulantnoun	Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.
arousalnoun	Sexual arousal.
inputnoun	Data fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Stimulation"

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Word	Definition
stimulusnoun	An external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon; for example, a spur or incentive that drives a person to take action or change behaviour.
arousalnoun	Sexual arousal.
foreplaynoun	(sex) The acts at the beginning of a (usually human) sexual encounter that serve to build up sexual arousal.
inputnoun	Data fed into a process with the intention of it shaping or affecting the output of that process.
stimulantnoun	Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.
excitementnoun	(uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
incitementnoun	A call to act; encouragement to act, often in an illegal way.
impetusnoun	Anything that impels; a stimulating factor.
encourageverb	To mentally support; to motivate, give courage, hope or spirit.
incentivenoun	Something that motivates, rouses, or encourages.
motivationnoun	An incentive or reason for doing something.
encouragingnoun	encouragement
encouragementnoun	Words or actions that increase someone's confidence
awakeningnoun	The act of awaking, or ceasing to sleep.
challengenoun	A confrontation; a dare.
fillipnoun	(by extension) Something that excites or stimulates.
boostingnoun	The act or process by which something is boosted.
enhancementnoun	An improvement or supplement that tends to increase a sense of esteem.
promoteverb	(transitive) To advocate or urge on behalf of (something or someone); to attempt to popularize or sell by means of advertising or publicity.
inducementnoun	An incentive that helps bring about a desired state.