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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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Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Macron said that the former game show host needs to be “serious” and avoid the urge to talk to television cameras.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

"Our neighbourhood officers fully recognise how concerning this incident is and if you have any concerns I would urge you to speak to them," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

“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

And stronger than my desire to obtain my doctorate in math, I had started feeling the urge to have a baby.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.