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URGING

(noun, verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Urging.

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Urging - as a noun

A verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

Example: "The ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goadgoadingproddingspurspurring

The act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

Insistent solicitation and entreaty

Example: "His importunity left me no alternative but to agree"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
importunityurgency

Urging - as a verb

To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.

To press the mind or will of; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.

To provoke; to exasperate.

To press hard upon; to follow closely.

To present in an urgent manner; to insist upon.

Example: "To urge an argument; to urge the necessity of a case"

To treat with forcible means; to take severe or violent measures with.

Example: "To urge an ore with intense heat"

To press onward or forward.

To be pressing in argument; to insist; to persist.

Example Sentences

"I am urging you to reconsider your decision."
"She kept urging him to go to the doctor."
"The coach is urging the team to give their best effort."
"He is constantly urging his colleagues to try new strategies."
"We should be urging our government to take action on climate change."
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Word Game Points

Is URGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, urging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

URGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is URGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, urging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
URGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is URGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, urging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
URGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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