1. (

• goad ,
• goading ,
• prod ,
• prodding ,
• urging ,
• spur ,
• spurring

) a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves" ;

2. (

• urging

) the act of earnestly supporting or encouraging ;

3. (

• importunity ,
• urgency ,
• urging ,

) insistent solicitation and entreaty; "his importunity left me no alternative but to agree" ;