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impulse vs urge

urge vs impulse

impulse and urge both are nouns.

impulse is not a verb while urge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impulse Yes No No No
urge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, impulse and urge are synonyms defined as:
  • impulse and urge: an instinctive motive
impulse (noun) urge (noun)
the act of applying force suddenly a strong restless desire
an impelling force or strength an instinctive motive
the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)
a sudden desire
an instinctive motive
impulse (verb) urge (verb)
force or impel in an indicated direction
spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts
push for something
Difference between impulse and urge

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