Synonyms of urged

urged

verb

past tense of urge

as in encouraged

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

the public service announcement urges pet owners to spay or neuter their pets

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of urged

An evacuation warning means a potential threat to life and/or property, and those who require time to evacuate were urged to leave ahead of any mandatory evacuation order. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 July 2026

In addition, leftists and progressives have urged candidates to embrace more populist positions after democratic socialists won a handful of primaries in Colorado and New York. — Lia Russell july 14, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026

There are likely fans and members of the public who now believe Harper—who has a footwear and apparel deal with Under Armour and whose jersey is among the top sellers in MLB—urged a gambling addict to keep gambling. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026

The deaths prompted a 60-person rally Tuesday morning, and roughly 30 people urged the court to look into the deaths. — Mary Ella Hastings, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

House Energy and Commerce Chairman Brett Guthrie urged his colleagues to vote in favor of the legislation ahead of the vote. — Lauren Peller, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Bahrain authorities reported that sirens were sounded and urged citizens to head to safe places. — Npr Staff, NPR, 14 July 2026

He’s called the Genesis frontman the antichrist and humorously urged Britons to vote Labour as a means of keeping Collins out of England. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

In 2024, Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and others on the team urged French citizens to vote, in response to a strong showing in the polls by the National Rally. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 July 2026