spurring

• Sustantivo que denota una acción o expresión verbal que incita a alguien a intentar hacer o lograr algo. También puede referirse al estímulo o impulso que motiva a actuar.

A noun referring to a verbalization or action that encourages someone to attempt or achieve something.

1. Encouragement or motivationB2formal

   A verbalization or action that encourages someone to attempt something or to continue.

   Estímulo o motivación

   • His words of spurring gave her the confidence to start her own business.
   • The coach's spurring helped the team push through the final quarter.
   • She needed little spurring to take on the challenging project.

   Sinónimosboostencouragementgoadimpetusincentivemotivationprodpromptpushstimulus

   Antónimosdeterrentdiscouragementdissuasion

• Verbo que significa incitar o animar a alguien o algo a actuar, moverse más rápido o esforzarse más, a menudo mediante estímulos o motivación.

A verb used to indicate the act of encouraging or stimulating someone or something to move faster or take action.

1. Incite or stimulateB2formal

   To encourage someone to take action or to make something happen more quickly.

   Incentivar o estimular

   • The promise of a bonus spurred the team to work harder.
   • Her inspiring speech spurred the audience into action.
   • The new policy spurred economic growth in the region.

   Sinónimosdriveencouragegalvanizeimpelincitemotivateprodpromptstimulateurge

   Antónimoscurbdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit

2. Give heart or courage toB2formal

   To encourage or motivate someone to do something, especially something difficult.

   animar, dar ánimo

   • His words of encouragement spurred her to continue the race.
   • The coach spurred the players on with a passionate speech.
   • The support of her family spurred her to pursue her dreams.

   Sinónimosemboldenencouragegalvanizeinspiremotivatepromptstimulateurge

   Antónimosdemoralizedeterdiscouragedisheartendispirit

3. Strike with a spurC1formal

   To use a sharp device attached to a rider's heel to urge a horse forward.

   Espolear

   • The knight spurred his horse into a gallop.
   • She gently spurred the horse to move faster.
   • He spurred the animal to jump over the fence.

   Sinónimosgoadprickprod

4. Goad with spursC1formal

   To repeatedly urge or push someone or something forward, often in a forceful way.

   Espolear

   • The rider spurred the horse relentlessly during the race.
   • He spurred the mule to climb the steep hill.
   • The jockey spurred his mount to the finish line.

   Sinónimosdrivegoadprickprodurge

   Antónimosdeterdiscouragedissuaderestrain

5. Equip with spursC2formal

   To provide a horse rider with spurs, or to attach spurs to boots.

   Poner espuelas

   • The stable hand spurred the rider's boots before the competition.
   • He spurred himself properly before mounting the horse.
   • The cowboy spurred his boots and prepared for the long ride.