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exhort

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of exhort

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 of exhort

egg (on), encourage, goad, nudge, press, prod, prompt, urge

Words Related to exhort

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 Antonyms of exhort

deter, discourage, dissuade

brake, check, constrain, curb, hold back, inhibit, restrain

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