Synonyms of propelling

Verb

1. propel, impel, move, displace

usage: cause to move forward with force; "Steam propels this ship"

2. motivate, actuate, propel, move, prompt, incite, cause, do, make

usage: give an incentive for action; "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

Adjective

1. propellant, propellent, propelling, propulsive, dynamic (vs. undynamic), dynamical

usage: tending to or capable of propelling; "propellant fuel for submarines"; "the faster a jet plane goes the greater its propulsive efficiency"; "universities...the seats of propulsive thought"