urge-n; 1 Senses

Sense Number 1: a strong impulse or desire

Commentary: URGE[+state][+emotional][+desire][+strong][+sudden]

Examples:
Mary has developed a sudden urge to travel.
The rain dampened our urge to go out and work on boat repairs.
The urge to reproduce is very deeply rooted in living organisms

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WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1