Synonyms for

Urging

Verb / ˈɜ:dʒɪŋ / Another word for urging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

urgeon rooton prodding advocate spur goad inspire barrack exhort pepup urgency press goading prod cheer urge recommend spurring importunity

Synonyms by register

Formal

exhorting imploring advocating prompting

Informal

pushing nagging hounding leaning on

Literary

beseeching importuning inciting

Antonyms

discouraging dissuading deterring hindering inhibiting restraining

Common collocations

  • urging action
  • urging caution
  • urging reform
  • urging a decision
  • urging someone to
  • urging for change
  • urging the public

Word family

noun urgency
verb urge
adjective urgent
adverb urgently

Usage note

The word 'urging' implies strong encouragement or persuasion. It can sometimes carry a connotation of impatience or insistence, depending on the context.

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