urged


From the verb urge: (⇒ conjugate)
urged is: Click the infinitive to see all available inflections
v past
v past p

urged
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Sense: Supported
Synonyms:
favored, favoured (UK), proposed Collocations, plead, advanced Collocations, aided, recommended, endorsed, ratified, promoted, sanctioned, espoused, adopted, approved, praised, pushed, boosted, backed Collocations, pitched (slang)
Antonyms:
opposed, condemned, vetoed, impeded, refused, rejected, turned down
Sense: Pressed
Synonyms:
begged, implored, asked, entreated, requested, talked into, incited, motivated, seduced, influenced, prompted, instigated, exhorted, advised, solicited, coaxed, wheedled, put up to, prevailed upon, compelled, obliged, induced, impelled, coerced, forced Collocations, constrained Collocations, cajoled
Antonyms:
discouraged from, talked out of, warned against, deterred, forbidden Collocations, prohibited, blocked, hindered, put off, averted, hampered, prevented, restrained Collocations


urge
WordReference English Thesaurus © 2025
Sense: Verb: encourage
Synonyms:
encourage Collocations, nudge Collocations, prod, push Collocations, goad, incite, drive Collocations, impel, propel Collocations, egg on, press Collocations, spur Collocations, prompt Collocations, twist sb's arm (slang)
Antonyms:
impede Collocations, block Collocations, halt Collocations, prevent Collocations, restrain Collocations
Sense: Verb: recommend
Synonyms:
recommend Collocations, propose Collocations, suggest Collocations, move Collocations, advise Collocations, exhort, push for, advocate for, support Collocations, endorse Collocations, back Collocations, promote Collocations
Antonyms:
condemn, speak out against, oppose Collocations, reject Collocations, turn down
Sense: Verb: beg
Synonyms:
beg Collocations, ask Collocations, implore, request Collocations, beseech, appeal to, entreat
Sense: Noun: craving
Synonyms:
desire Collocations, want Collocations, impulse, appetite Collocations, thirst Collocations, hunger Collocations, craving Collocations, wish Collocations, longing Collocations, hankering, lust Collocations, yearning Collocations, itch Collocations (informal)


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