spurring

• Nom désignant une parole ou une action qui incite quelqu'un à tenter de faire ou d'atteindre quelque chose, ou qui pousse à agir avec plus d'énergie ou de détermination.

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.

   Encouragement, incitation

   • 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.

   Synonymesboostencouragementgoadimpetusincentivemotivationprodpromptpushstimulus

   Antonymesdeterrentdiscouragementdissuasion

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'encourager ou de stimuler quelqu'un ou quelque chose à agir plus vite ou à se mettre en mouvement, ou encore de provoquer une réaction.

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.

   inciter, stimuler

   • 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.

   Synonymesdriveencouragegalvanizeimpelincitemotivateprodpromptstimulateurge

   Antonymescurbdeterdiscouragedissuadeinhibit

2. Give heart or courage toB2formal

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

   encourager

   • 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.

   Synonymesemboldenencouragegalvanizeinspiremotivatepromptstimulateurge

   Antonymesdemoralizedeterdiscouragedisheartendispirit

3. Strike with a spurC1formal

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

   Éperonner

   • 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.

   Synonymesgoadprickprod

4. Goad with spursC1formal

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

   Piquer des éperons

   • 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.

   Synonymesdrivegoadprickprodurge

   Antonymesdeterdiscouragedissuaderestrain

5. Equip with spursC2formal

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

   équiper d'éperons

   • 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.