kick-starting

The word “kick-starting” has 3 syllables: kick-start-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkɪkˌstɑrtɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for kick-starting?

In the thesaurus, “kick-starting” has 19 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for kick-starting along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for kick-starting

  • jump-starting
  • reactivating
  • reanimating
  • recharging
  • refreshening
  • refreshing
  • regenerating
  • reinventing
  • rejuvenating
  • rekindling
  • renewing
  • restarting
  • resurrecting
  • resuscitating
  • revitalizing
  • revivifying
  • reviving
  • rewakening
  • rewaking

Antonyms for kick-starting

Meanings of kick-starting

  • verb
    1. To start a motorcycle.
    2. To start or begin strongly or quickly.
    3. To make (something) active, functional, or productive again; to reinvigorate (an activity, system, or process).

Example Sentences

  • The new project is aimed at kick-starting innovation in the company.
  • Kick-starting your day with a healthy breakfast can set a positive tone for the rest of the day.
  • The government is considering various policies aimed at kick-starting the economy after the recession.
  • Regular exercise is key to kick-starting your metabolism and maintaining a healthy weight.
  • The workshop focuses on kick-starting small businesses by providing entrepreneurs with essential skills and resources.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kick-starting, such as: extinguishing, jump-starting, killing, quenching, reactivating, reanimating, recharging.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

kicking over

  • accelerating
  • activating
  • actuating
  • arousing
  • catalyzing
  • charging
  • discharging
  • driving
  • electrifying
  • energizing
  • exciting
  • firing
  • fueling
  • fuelling
  • generating
  • igniting
  • inciting
  • instigating
  • jump-starting
  • kick-starting
  • launching
  • moving
  • powering
  • provoking
  • pushing
  • quickening
  • reactivating
  • recharging
  • releasing
  • running
  • setting off
  • sparking
  • starting
  • stepping up
  • stimulating
  • stirring up
  • switching
  • touching off
  • triggering
  • tripping
  • turning on
  • turning over
  • vitalizing

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