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urging
DEFINITIONS OF:
urging
1
n
the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
Type of:
advocacy
,
protagonism
active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
n
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
Synonyms:
goad
,
goading
,
prod
,
prodding
,
spur
,
spurring
Type of:
encouragement
the expression of approval and support
n
insistent solicitation and entreaty
Synonyms:
importunity
,
urgency
Type of:
solicitation
an entreaty addressed to someone of superior status
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