urging

Definitions

The act of earnestly or persistently recommending or advocating for something.

A strong, impulsive desire or drive to perform a particular action.

Examples

The environmental group is urging the government to implement stricter regulations on carbon emissions.

Despite the doctor urging him to rest, he continued to work long hours at the office.

Synonyms

encouraging pressing advocating prodding inciting exhorting impelling

Antonyms

discouraging dissuading deterring hindering restraining blocking suppressing