Definition of urging Urging

/ɚˈʤɪŋ/ - [erjing] - urg•ing

We found 6 definitions of urging from 4 different sources.

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WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: urgings

urging - the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging
  advocacy, protagonism active support of an idea or cause etc.; especially the act of pleading or arguing for something
urging - a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
  goad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring
  encouragement the expression of approval and support
urging - insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"
  importunity, urgency
  solicitation the act of enticing a person to do something wrong (as an offer of sex in return for money)
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  • urging (Verb)
    Present participle of urge.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • urging (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Urge

Part of speech

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  • urging, verb, gerund of urge (infinitive).
  • urging, noun, singular of urgings.

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