"spurring" in the noun sense
1. goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
"the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
"spurring" in the verb sense
1. spur
incite or stimulate
"The Academy was formed to spur research"
2. spur, goad
give heart or courage to
3. spur
strike with a spur
4. spur
goad with spurs
"the rider spurred his horse"
5. spur
equip with spurs
"spur horses"
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