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Inflections of 'spur' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

spurs: v 3rd person singular

spurring: v pres p

spurred: v past

spurred: v past p

spur
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Sense: Verb: prompt to action

Synonyms:

prompt , goad, impel, drive , push , prick , incite, prod, rouse, propel , motivate, egg on, encourage , give sb a kick in the ass (US, vulgar, slang), give sb a kick up the arse (UK, vulgar, slang)

Sense: Noun: stimulus

Synonyms:

stimulus, push , incentive , motive , motivation , impulse, kick in the ass (US, vulgar, slang), kick up the arse (UK, vulgar, slang)

Sense: Noun: goad on a boot

Synonyms:

goad, prick , rowel, spike , projection

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