urgence

/yʁʒɑ̃s/ or /yʁʒɑ̃ʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

A sudden and urgent need or situation requiring immediate attention

“The hospital’s emergency services were called due to a medicalurgence.”

2. noun

A state of sudden and severe crisis or emergency

“The city was put on high alert due to the severe weatherurgence.”

3. noun

The quality of being urgent or pressing

“The sense ofurgence in her voice conveyed the importance of the message.”

4. verb

To call or summon someone to deal with an emergency

“The police officer urged the bystander tourgence the ambulance to the scene.”

Synonyms

  • crisis
  • emergency
  • urgency

Antonyms

  • calmness
  • relaxation