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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The UN's human rights chief has urged the US to conclude its investigation and publish its findings into the attack.

From BBC

Before any suspect was interviewed under caution, lawyers representing Al Fayed's victims urged police to treat the scandal as "trafficking allegations".

From BBC

She remarried, as he had urged her to, and soon had children.

From The Wall Street Journal

The UK's foreign minister Yvette Cooper urged a "swift resolution to this conflict that restores regional stability".

From Barron's

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