This is the 5053rd most frequent German word.
anstoß
"Anstoß" means "impetus," "trigger," or "kick-off" depending on context.
Here, 'Anstoß' is used to mean 'impetus' or 'stimulus', referring to a cause or spark for the event.
Der politische Anstoß führte zu großen Diskussionen.
The political impetus led to large discussions.
In this sentence, 'Anstoß' refers to the act of initiating play in a sports game, like the kick-off in soccer.
Er nahm den Anstoß des Balles während des Spiels.
He took the kick-off of the ball during the game.
Here, 'Anstoß' means 'trigger' or 'a point of initiation for an action or change, inspired by the critique.