urge, force, imminent, spur on
On
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If you imagine the white road as a line of cocaine, you might see how someone might have the urge to take it.
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Intransitive verb
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent
Transitive verb
to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal; strength; punch; edge; vigor
threat; menace; coercion; blackmail
pressure
oppression; suppression
interval; space; interstice; threshold
Also 硲
valley; gorge; ravine
loophole (in a wall); crenel; eyelet
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
tension; strain
feeling of oppression
Kuru verb - special class
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
pressure; urgency; tension; imminence; acuteness
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