urging
/ˈɝd͡ʒɪŋ/noun2 syllables
Urging means: a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something.
Synonyms for urging8
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
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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