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English noun: urging

1. urging (communication) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something


SamplesThe ceaseless prodding got on his nerves.


Synonymsgoad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring


Broader (hypernym)encouragement

2. urging (act) the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging


Broader (hypernym)advocacy, protagonism

3. urging (communication) insistent solicitation and entreaty


SamplesHis importunity left me no alternative but to agree.


Synonymsimportunity, urgency


Broader (hypernym)solicitation









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