n. Function: verb
to press or impel to action, effort, or speed FF1C; his conscience urged him to tell the truth FF1E;
Synonyms: egg (on), exhort, goad, prick, prod, prompt, propel, sic, spur
Related Words: hurry, hustle, push, rush, shove; blandish, cajole, coax, encourage, incite, needle, solicit, wheedle; constrain, drive, high-pressure, press, pressure; provoke, set (on), tar (on)
Idioms: bring pressure to bear on, twist one's arm
Contrasted Words: brake, check, constrain, curb, hold back, inhibit, restrain