What is another word for Spurred?
Pronunciation: [spˈɜːd] (IPA) 
Spurred is a verb that means to stimulate or encourage someone to do something. There are a variety of synonyms that can be used instead of spurred depending on the context. These include prodded, motivated, incited, urged, goaded, stimulated, provoked, and inspired. Prodded can be used to describe a physical action, while motivated is often used to describe a mental state. Incited and urged are similar in meaning and both imply a sense of urgency. Goaded implies a sense of annoyance or irritation, while stimulated and provoked can be used to describe an emotional response. Finally, inspired connotes a sense of creativity or innovation.
