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urging

/ˈɝd͡ʒɪŋ/noun2 syllables

Urging means: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something.

Synonyms for urging8

noun, as in a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

goad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring

noun, as in insistent solicitation and entreaty

importunity, urgency

What does urging mean?3

noun

1

a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something“the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves”

2

insistent solicitation and entreaty“his importunity left me no alternative but to agree”

3

the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with urging?3

two syllables

mergingsurging

three syllables

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Urging in a sentence

  • The general, urging the horsemen to fight harder, gave the signal for battle.jimkillock
  • The sadness continues to linger, urging me to find a way to heal.Nuel
  • He pointed to her, urging them to hurry.Nuel
  • With a soft whisper, the ghost beckoned me closer, urging me to listen.Nuel
  • Algerians are urging their officials to be more transparent.Amastan
  • Officials are urging people to avoid online dating for now.Hybrid
  • Germany’s national public health institute is urging the public to stay disciplined.Hybrid
  • Scientists and environmentalists are urging an international moratorium on deep-sea mining.Hybrid

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Forms of urging

as a noun

plural
urgings