· a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"

Synonym(s): goad, goading, prod, prodding, spur, spurring

Hypernym(s): encouragement

· the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging

Hypernym(s): advocacy, protagonism

· insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree"

Synonym(s): importunity, urgency

Hypernym(s): solicitation

· force or impel in an indicated direction; "I urged him to finish his studies"

Synonym(s): urge_on, press, exhort

Hypernym(s): rede, advise, counsel

· push for something; "The travel agent recommended strongly that we not travel on Thanksgiving Day"

Synonym(s): recommend, advocate

Hypernym(s): propose, suggest, advise

· spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; "The crowd cheered the demonstrating strikers"

Synonym(s): cheer, root_on, inspire, barrack, urge_on, exhort, pep_up

Hypernym(s): encourage