Fear is a great motivator.
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Motivator
//ˈməʊ.təˌveɪ.tə//
Synonyms for "motivator" (3 found)
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6 translations across 4 languages.
Hindi
1 entries- प्रेरक noun (one who motivates or inspires others)
Indonesian
2 entries- motivator noun (one who motivates or inspires others)
- pemotivasi noun (one who motivates or inspires others)
Māori
1 entries- kaiwhakaohooho noun (one who motivates or inspires others)
Polish
2 entries- motywator noun (one who motivates or inspires others)
- motywatorka noun (one who motivates or inspires others)
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A religion that uses fear as a motivator is not a good religion.
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Sami had greed as a motivator for murder.
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Greed is a powerful motivator for some people.
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