noun
1. a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something (Freq. 1)
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the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
• Derivationally related forms:
↑spur (for: ↑spurring), ↑spur (for: ↑spur), ↑urge, ↑prod (for: ↑prodding), ↑prod (for: ↑prod), ↑goad (for: ↑goading), ↑goad (for: ↑goad)
• Hypernyms: ↑encouragement
2. the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging (Freq. 1)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑urge
• Hypernyms: ↑advocacy, ↑protagonism
3. insistent solicitation and entreaty
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his importunity left me no alternative but to agree
• Syn: ↑importunity, ↑urgency
• Hypernyms: ↑solicitation
Useful english dictionary. 2012.