spurring Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
    goading; goad; prodding; prod; spur; urging.
    • the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves
  2. verb incite or stimulate
    spur.
    • The Academy was formed to spur research
  3. verb give heart or courage to
    spur; goad.
  4. verb strike with a spur
    spur.
  5. verb goad with spurs
    spur.
    • the rider spurred his horse
  6. verb equip with spurs
    spur.
    • spur horses

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