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urge

The word “urge” has 1 syllable: urge

It's pronounced as /ɜrdʒ/

What is synonym and antonym for urge?

In the thesaurus, “urge” has 77 synonyms and 32 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for urge along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for urge

Antonyms for urge

  • abhorrence
  • abomination
  • allergy
  • apathy
  • averseness
  • aversion
  • brake
  • check
  • constrain
  • curb
  • deter
  • discourage
  • disfavor
  • disgust
  • disinclination
  • dislike
  • disliking
  • dissuade
  • distaste
  • hatred
  • hold back
  • indifference
  • inhibit
  • insouciance
  • loathing
  • nausea
  • nonchalance
  • repugnance
  • repulsion
  • restrain
  • revulsion
  • unconcern

Meanings of urge

  • noun
    1. A strong desire; an itch to do something.
  • verb
    1. To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.
    2. To press the mind or will of; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.
    3. To provoke; to exasperate.
    4. To press hard upon; to follow closely.
    5. To present in an urgent manner; to insist upon.
    6. To treat with forcible means; to take severe or violent measures with.
    7. To press onward or forward.
    8. To be pressing in argument; to insist; to persist.

Example Sentences

  • I strongly urge you to finish your assignment on time.
  • Doctors urge people to maintain a healthy diet.
  • The teacher urge students to ask questions if they don’t understand.
  • Environmentalists urge everyone to reduce plastic use.
  • He felt the urge to speak up during the meeting.

On this page you'll find 109 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to urge, such as: abhorrence, abomination, acquisitiveness, adjure, allergy, apathy, appetency.

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