urges

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

block 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

answer 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 turn off

Example Sentences

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The American Academy of Pediatrics now urges earlier referral to a speech-language pathologist rather than the old “wait and see” guidance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

“CDFW urges the public to leave baby deer where they belong — in the wild,” the news release said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Anthropic urges global pause in AI development, flags ‘self-improvement’ risk.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Arteta has already shifted the messaging to his players about how their mentality will change now that they are league winners as he urges them to add more silverware to their collection.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

A small voice in the back of my head still urges me not to open it, not to indulge whatever it is that Hideo might be trying to convince me of.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu