urges
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɝdʒəz// UK //ˈɜːdʒɪz// urges
n. strong feelings or needs that make you want to do something right away. You often feel these in your body, like a sudden need for a snack or a walk.
n. strong, impulsive desires or drives to act in a particular way. Often used to describe instinctive or physiological pressures that are difficult to resist.
She felt sudden urges to eat chocolate while studying.
The therapist helped him identify the emotional triggers that led to his sudden urges to overspend.
Biologists argue that these migratory urges are hardwired into the species' genetic code, manifesting as a restless energy as the seasons change.
Usage
Commonly followed by an infinitive ('urges to act') or a prepositional phrase ('urges for food').