Urge

Synonyms of urge

• encourage
• instigate
• prompt
• spur
• motivate

Antonyms of urge

• discourage
• restrain
• prevent
• deter
• dissuade

Collocations of urge

overwhelming urge

Frequency: 80 %

He felt an overwhelming urge to confess his feelings to her.

strong urge

Frequency: 70 %

She felt a strong urge to quit her job and travel the world.

urge to eat

Frequency: 60 %

After the workout, he had a sudden urge to eat a whole pizza.

urge to create

Frequency: 50 %

Artists often feel a strong urge to create when inspired.

urge to explore

Frequency: 45 %

The urge to explore new territories drove the adventurer forward.

Idiomatic Expressions for urge

• Phrase: resist the urge
  Meaning: to try not to give in to a strong desire or impulse
  Usage: I had to resist the urge to buy another pair of shoes even though they were on sale.