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1 impulse
1) (a sudden desire to do something, without thinking about the consequences: I bought the dress on impulse - I didn't really need it) impuls2) (a sudden force or stimulation: an electrical impulse.) impuls•- impulsively
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2 urge
[ə:‹] 1. verb1) (to try to persuade or request earnestly (someone to do something): He urged her to drive carefully; `Come with me,' he urged.)2) (to try to convince a person of (eg the importance of, or necessity for, some action): He urged (on them) the necessity for speed.)2. noun(a strong impulse or desire: I felt an urge to hit him.)- urge on
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impulse — noun 1 sudden strong wish ADJECTIVE ▪ strong ▪ irresistible ▪ first, initial, original ▪ My first impulse was to run away … Collocations dictionary
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