Synonyms of urging

urging 1 of 2

noun

1

as in persuading

Related Words

• persuading
• exhortation
• coaxing
• entreaty
• convincing
• inducement
• wheedling
• prompting
• cajolery
• inducing
• conversion
• suasion
• cajolement
• blandishment
• tempting
• seduction
• influencing
• persuasion
• lobbying
• swaying
• pressuring
• brainwashing
• overpersuasion

2

as in prompt

Related Words

• prompt
• reminder
• feedback
• instruction
• solution
• observation
• direction
• brief
• warning
• assistance
• cautioning
• recommendation
• sign
• answer
• clue
• advice
• signal
• suggestion
• guidance
• counsel
• caution
• tip-off
• advisement
• tip
• lead
• telltale
• pointer
• hint

urging

2 of 2

verb

present participle of urge

as in encouraging

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

• encouraging
• prompting
• nudging
• exhorting
• spurring
• prodding
• goading
• pushing
• coaxing
• egging (on)
• propelling
• imploring
• pressing
• beseeching
• hurrying
• pressuring
• driving
• stimulating
• rushing
• importuning
• cajoling
• provoking
• hustling
• adjuring
• wheedling
• inciting
• nagging
• instigating
• needling
• stirring (up)
• fomenting
• blandishing
• high-pressuring
• soft-soaping

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discouraging
• deterring
• checking
• dissuading
• restraining
• curbing
• inhibiting
• constraining
• braking
• holding back

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of urging

Noun

Kamalpory bought Kabob House from a previous owner in 2018 at the urging of Mashal, who already worked there as a student at Borah High School. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 Sep. 2026

Hughes moved out of the Burns household at the urging of Burns. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Trump wanted courts to allow the use of his preferred map, which lawmakers approved last year at his urging. — David A. Lieb, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

The fact that the move apparently came at the urging of stars like Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl bought the Oilers a little bit of cover. — Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

At the urging of Roberto Clemente’s family, Major League Baseball pays tribute to its first Latin American superstar by allowing Puerto Rican players and others to wear his uniform number, 21, in his honor, on this day. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

At Carpenter’s urging, Clein recruited Mark Despres, a drug dealer known to Clein, to carry out the killing, prosecutors argued at trial. — Greg Smith, Hartford Courant, 8 Sep. 2026

In 2018, at the urging of top FDA officials, the pharmaceutical company AbbVie and other drugmakers conducted the TRAVERSE trial to investigate potential cardiovascular issues linked to testosterone, as well as prostate cancer and bone fractures. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 Aug. 2026

At a teacher’s urging, Liz applied to college and enrolled at Central Connecticut State University. — Felice J. Freyer, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026

Verb

Bryan pushed back at the time, arguing that the song spoke to both sides of the aisle and urging fans not to let social media narratives divide them. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026

Two young women sit on a bed, with an LGBTQ+ flag in the background, with one urging the other to try a new experience. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

The groups behind the #BlockTheMerger coalition, which had amassed more than 5,700 signatories from actors, filmmakers and industry workers opposed to the deal, filed a brief with the court urging Martínez-Olguín to reject the settlement. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

The Florida Legislature put the question on the ballot at DeSantis’ urging in an effort to address the rising cost of living in the state. — Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026

But this year, new vaccine options are available, and doctors are urging nearly everyone to get vaccinated. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Roosevelt’s patrician upbringing, as well as ties to her husband’s career, led to certain frictions between the two, with Murray consistently urging the First Lady to act on behalf of Black Americans and other oppressed peoples. — Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

In September, videos on X purported to show Leonardo DiCaprio and a bunch of other actors endorsing a campaign urging Americans not to vote for Democrats in November. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026

Seven players sent a letter to Crow earlier this week urging the school to place the coaches involved in the workout on administrative leave until an independent investigation is conducted. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026