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Synonyms & Similar Words
persuading
convincing
encouraging
prompting
prodding
goading
spurring
motivating
inspiring
exhorting
admonishing
cautioning
warning
advising
counseling
pressing
pushing
urging
entreating
beseeching
imploring
entreating
coaxing
cajoling
wheedling
blandishing
flattering
importuning
soliciting
petitioning
pleading
besetting
harassing
badgering
nagging
pestering
Meaning of Urging
The primary meaning of the word "urging" is to strongly encourage or persuade someone to do something.
Definitions
- To give someone a strong reason or motivation to do something
- * To persuade or encourage someone to take a particular course of action
- * To press or push someone to do something, often in a forceful or persistent manner
Etymology of Urging
The word "urging" comes from the Old French word "urger", which is derived from the Latin word "urgere", meaning to drive or press
Historically, the word has been used to describe the act of strongly encouraging or persuading someone to take a particular action, often in a context of debate, argument, or negotiation
Example Uses
- The coach was urging his team to play more aggressively in the second half
- * She was urging her friend to take a break and rest for a while
- * The government was urging citizens to conserve water during the drought
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
discouraging
deterring
hindering
preventing
stopping
blocking
obstructing
delaying
postponing
putting off
dissuading
detaching
disconnecting
disengaging
refraining
abstaining
forbearing
restraining
suppressing
stifling
quashing
squashing
crushing