urging meaning

urging as a noun

1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
   • the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves

   Synonyms: goad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring

   Type of: encouragement

   Related forms: urge

2. the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

   Type of: advocacy

   Related forms: urge

3. insistent solicitation and entreaty
   • his importunity left me no alternative but to agree

   Synonyms: importunity, urgency

   Type of: solicitation

How to pronounce urging

urging is pronounced /ˈɜːdʒənsi/ in British English and /ˈɝdʒɪŋ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with urging

• merging
• emerging
• diverging
• converging