Urging — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈərj/

Meaning & Definition of Urging

Urging (verb)

  1. to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
  2. to undertake the accomplishment of with energy, swiftness, or enthusiasm
  3. solicit, entreat
  4. to encourage (someone or something) to move ahead, do something, etc.

Urging (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in entreaty, exhortation

    similar: blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, wheedling, conversion, convincing, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion, suasion, seduction, tempting, influencing, prompting, swaying, lobbying, pressuring, brainwashing, overpersuasion

  2. as in reminder, prompt

    similar: prompt, reminder, brief, direction, feedback, instruction, observation, answer, clue, solution, caution, cautioning, sign, signal, telltale, tip-off, warning, advice, advisement, assistance, counsel, guidance, recommendation, suggestion, hint, lead, pointer, tip

Urging (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action

    "the public service announcement urges pet owners to spay or neuter their pets"

    similar: egging (on), encouraging, exhorting, goading, nudging, pressing, prodding, prompting
    related: driving, propelling, spurring, stimulating, hurrying, hustling, pushing, rushing, adjuring, beseeching, imploring, importuning, blandishing, cajoling, coaxing, soft-soaping, wheedling, high-pressuring, nagging, needling, pressuring, fomenting, inciting, instigating, provoking, stirring (up)
    near: deterring, discouraging, dissuading, braking, checking, constraining, curbing, holding back, inhibiting, restraining

Related Entry: Urge (verb)

Urge is a different word from Urging. The synonyms below are for urge, not for urging.

  1. to try to persuade (someone) through earnest appeals to follow a course of action

    "the public service announcement urges pet owners to spay or neuter their pets"

    similar: egg (on), encourage, exhort, goad, nudge, press, prod, prompt
    related: drive, propel, spur, stimulate, hurry, hustle, push, rush, adjure, beseech, implore, importune, blandish, cajole, coax, soft-soap, wheedle, high-pressure, nag, needle, pressure, foment, incite, instigate, provoke, stir (up)
    near: deter, discourage, dissuade, brake, check, constrain, curb, hold back, inhibit, restrain

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Urging

The most common words with a similar meaning to Urging:

blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, wheedling, conversion, convincing, inducement, inducing, persuading, persuasion, suasion, seduction, tempting, influencing, prompting, swaying, lobbying, pressuring, brainwashing, overpersuasion, prompt, reminder, brief, direction, feedback, instruction, observation, answer, clue, solution, caution, cautioning, sign, signal, telltale, tip-off, warning

Related Words for Urging

driving, propelling, spurring, stimulating, hurrying, hustling, pushing, rushing, adjuring, beseeching, imploring, importuning, blandishing, cajoling, soft-soaping, high-pressuring, nagging, needling, fomenting, inciting, instigating, provoking, stirring (up)

Near Antonyms of Urging

deterring, discouraging, dissuading, braking, checking, constraining, curbing, holding back, inhibiting, restraining

Word Forms of Urging

Inflections: urged, urged on, urging on, urges on

Derived words: urger (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Urging

Latin urgēre to press, push, entreat wreak

First known use: circa 1555t

Frequently Asked Questions about Urging

What does "Urging" mean?

"Urging" means to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Urging"?

Other words for "Urging" include blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, wheedling and conversion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Urging" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Urging"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Urging". Common alternatives include blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty, exhortation, wheedling, conversion, convincing and inducement.

How do you use "Urging" in a sentence?

Examples of "Urging" in a sentence: "the public service announcement urges pet owners to spay or neuter their pets".

Is "Urging" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Urging" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Urging"?

"Urging" is pronounced /ˈərj/.

What is the origin of the word "Urging"?

"Urging" comes from Latin urgēre to press, push, entreat wreak. First known use: circa 1555t.

What is another word for "Urging" meaning "as in entreaty, exhortation"?

When "Urging" (noun) means as in entreaty, exhortation, synonyms include blandishment, cajolement, cajolery, coaxing, entreaty and exhortation.