Overview of noun urging

The noun urging has 3 senses

• goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring -- (a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves")


• urging -- (the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging)


• importunity, urgency, urging -- (insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree")

Overview of verb urge

The verb urge has 3 senses

• urge, urge on, press, exhort -- (force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies")


• recommend, urge, advocate -- (push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day")


• cheer, root on, inspire, urge, barrack, urge on, exhort, pep up -- (spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers")