exhortation

Definitions

An address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.

The act of strongly encouraging, inciting, or advising someone.

Examples

The coach gave a passionate exhortation to his team before they took the field for the final quarter.

Despite the leader's urgent exhortation to remain calm, the crowd began to panic as the smoke filled the room.

Her sermon was a powerful exhortation for the congregation to practice kindness in their daily lives.

Synonyms

urging encouragement admonition incitement persuasion prodding counsel

Antonyms

deterrence discouragement dissuasion hindrance inhibition restraint suppression