Synonyms of exhorted

exhorted

verb

past tense of exhort

as in urged

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

the speaker exhorted the graduating students to go forth and try to make a difference in the world

Synonyms & Similar Words

• urged
• encouraged
• nudged
• prompted
• goaded
• spurred
• prodded
• coaxed
• pushed
• pressed
• egged (on)
• propelled
• implored
• stimulated
• beseeched
• hurried
• besought
• drove
• provoked
• cajoled
• adjured
• importuned
• rushed
• hustled
• pressured
• incited
• wheedled
• nagged
• stirred (up)
• fomented
• needled
• instigated
• blandished
• soft-soaped
• high-pressured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraged
• deterred
• dissuaded
• checked
• constrained
• restrained
• inhibited
• held back
• curbed
• braked