urged Synonyms
urged
modif.
Supported
favored, furthered, proposed, plead, advanced, aided, recommended, endorsed, ratified, confirmed, promoted, sanctioned, espoused, adopted, approved, commended, countenanced, praised, pushed*, boosted*; see also backed 1.Antonyms
opposed*, prohibited*, condemned. Pressed
begged, charged, adjured, besought, implored, asked, commanded, entreated, desired, requested, inveigled, talked into, incited, moved, motivated, allured, lured, tempted, seduced, attracted, influenced, prompted, instigated, exhorted, advised, solicited, inspired, whipped up, stimulated, coaxed, wheedled, maneuvered, put up to, prevailed upon, compelled, obliged, propelled, driven, induced, impelled, coerced, forced, constrained.

