Synonyms for urged

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1. 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.

2. 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.