stimulus

stimulus antonyms

discouragement compare stimulus and discouragement
deterrent compare stimulus and deterrent
hindrance compare stimulus and hindrance
disincentive compare stimulus and disincentive
curb compare stimulus and curb
turn-off compare stimulus and turn-off
tranquilizer compare stimulus and tranquilizer
dullness compare stimulus and dullness
boredom compare stimulus and boredom
apathy compare stimulus and apathy
dissuasion compare stimulus and dissuasion
blow compare stimulus and blow
constraint compare stimulus and constraint
check compare stimulus and check
obstacle compare stimulus and obstacle
restriction compare stimulus and restriction
peace compare stimulus and peace
dislike compare stimulus and dislike
barrier compare stimulus and barrier
powerlessness compare stimulus and powerlessness
impediment compare stimulus and impediment
put-down compare stimulus and put-down
calmness compare stimulus and calmness
hate compare stimulus and hate
lull compare stimulus and lull
block compare stimulus and block
restraint compare stimulus and restraint
prevention compare stimulus and prevention
result compare stimulus and result
end compare stimulus and end
derision compare stimulus and derision
depressant compare stimulus and depressant
denunciation compare stimulus and denunciation
calm compare stimulus and calm
depression compare stimulus and depression
damper compare stimulus and damper
damp compare stimulus and damp

stimulus definitions

noun

  • A sting on the body of a plant or insect. 

  • Something external that elicits or influences a physiological or psychological activity or response, or that affects any of the sensory apparatuses. 

  • 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.