urge

[urj] / ɜrdʒ /

NOUN

very strong desire

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appetite compulsion craving impulse itch longing lust passion weakness yearning

STRONG

drive druthers fancy goad impetus incentive motive pressure stimulant stimulus wish yen

WEAK

appetition fire in belly sweet tooth

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disgust dislike distaste hate hatred indifference

STRONG

deterrent discouragement hindrance

VERB

beg, push for, encourage

Synonyms

STRONGEST

advise advocate appeal to ask commend compel endorse exhort favor force implore press promote prompt propose push recommend request support

STRONG

adjure advance attract beseech champion charge conjure counsel countenance drive entreat further goad hasten impel incite induce influence inspire instigate maneuver move plead propel rationalize sanction solicit spur stimulate tempt wheedle

WEAK

egg on fire up insist on put up to speak for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

censure condemn criticize deny disapprove discourage dissuade hinder hurt let go oppose protest pull refuse reject reply stop

STRONG

check delay halt prevent repress repulse retreat

Example Sentences

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“I’m from California, and I just had this urge to find nature.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Some policymakers urge caution due to persistent inflation risks, while others note a cooling labor market and potential productivity gains.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Last November, the council voted 12-1 to urge Metro to kill the project.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

When it comes out of the oven, resist the urge to rush.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Michael felt the urge to sneeze—he was still getting over his stupid summer cold—and his eyes watered.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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