urging


From the verb urge: (⇒ conjugate)
urging is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

urging
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Synonyms:
begging, persuading, pleading, beseeching, imploring, inspiring Collocations, coaxing, wheedling, inducing, nagging Collocations, driving Collocations, persuasion, insisting, cajoling, pushing


urge
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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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