spur
nounmasculineformal/ɐsiˈkatɨ/low
a·ci·ca·te
Definition
Stimulus, incentive, something that incites to action.
The criticism was a spur to improve his work.
The prize served as a spur for the team.
Common collocations
moral spurserve as a spurspur to action
Etymology
Do latim 'acicula', diminutivo de 'acus' (agulha).