Word Type

Verb

Noun

The word "urge" can be used as verb and noun.

Word Relationships

Defined As

strong desire of

Derived Terms

premonitory urge sucking urge urge on urge to merge

Distinct From

discourage dissuade

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

advise counsel desire encourage motivation motive need propose rede suggest

Type Of (IsA)

desire motivation

Manner Of

advise

Related Terms

surge urgent

Related Terms

argument exasperate follow forcible forward impel importunity insist motive onward persist persuasion ply provoke severe strong surge urgent violent

Similar Terms

yen

Synonym Network

animate cheer encourage entreat impel incite instigate recommend stimulate

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