noun

1. A strong desire; an itch to do something.

verb

1. To press; to push; to drive; to impel; to force onward.

2. To press the mind or will of; to ply with motives, arguments, persuasion, or importunity.

3. To provoke; to exasperate.

Synonyms: animate, encourage, impel, incite, instigate, stimulate