Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun spurring

1 sense of spurring

Sense 1
goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring -- (a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves")
       => encouragement -- (the expression of approval and support)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb spur

5 senses of spur

Sense 1
spur -- (incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research")
       => promote, advance, boost, further, encourage -- (contribute to the progress or growth of; "I am promoting the use of computers in the classroom")

Sense 2
spur, goad -- (give heart or courage to)
       => encourage -- (inspire with confidence; give hope or courage to)

Sense 3
spur -- (strike with a spur)
       => strike -- (deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon; "The teacher struck the child"; "the opponent refused to strike"; "The boxer struck the attacker dead")

Sense 4
spur -- (goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse")
       => goad -- (urge with or as if with a goad)

Sense 5
spur -- (equip with spurs; "spur horses")
       => equip, fit, fit out, outfit -- (provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose; "The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food, and other necessities")